Barrie to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.3 miles 433.4 km · straight line
366.9 miles actual route 590.4 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
CAD 59 - CAD 73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Barrie to Sault Ste. Marie is 269.3 miles (433.4 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located NW of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.9 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barrie and Sault Ste. Marie. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barrie to Sault Ste. Marie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min CAD 59 - CAD 73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Sault Ste. Marie

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m elevation
Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM