Buckingham to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678.7 miles 1092.2 km · straight line
880.3 miles actual route 1416.7 km · driving distance
21h 19min estimated drive time
CAD 143 - CAD 176 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buckingham from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Buckingham to Thunder Bay is 678.7 miles (1092.2 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Buckingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 880.3 miles, taking about 21h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in Canada — Buckingham in Quebec and Thunder Bay in Ontario.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buckingham and Thunder Bay. 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 Buckingham to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 19min CAD 143 - CAD 176 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 35min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~27h 43min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buckingham & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Buckingham
45.59°N, 75.42°W
America/Toronto
124m elevation
Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM