Calgary to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1677.1 miles 2699.1 km · straight line
2078 miles actual route 3344.2 km · driving distance
38h 48min estimated drive time
CAD 337 - CAD 415 estimated fuel cost
~3h 52min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Calgary from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Calgary to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is 1677.1 miles (2699.1 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is located E of Calgary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2078 miles, taking about 38h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 52min. Both are located in Canada — Calgary in Alberta and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Calgary and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 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 Calgary to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 48min CAD 337 - CAD 415 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 34min $166–$312* Budget
Train ~50h 26min $249–$727* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Calgary & Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Calgary
51.04°N, 114.07°W
America/Edmonton
1045m elevation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 559 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 140 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM