Buffalo, New York to Whitby, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68.9 miles 110.9 km · straight line
86.1 miles estimated 138.6 km · driving distance
1h 44min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
358° N bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Whitby, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Whitby, Ontario, Canada is 68.9 miles (110.9 km) as the crow flies. Whitby, Ontario, Canada is located N of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.1 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Buffalo, New York is in New York, United States, while Whitby, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Whitby, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 44min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 5min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 39min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
43.88°N, 78.93°W
America/Toronto
87m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 361.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients