Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289 miles 465.1 km · straight line
361.3 miles estimated 581.4 km · driving distance
7h 16min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, Pennsylvania from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is 289 miles (465.1 km) as the crow flies. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is located N of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.3 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Carlisle, Pennsylvania is in Pennsylvania, United States, while Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Peterborough, 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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 16min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 43min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 54min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, Pennsylvania & Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
40.20°N, 77.19°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients