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

78.6 miles 126.5 km · straight line
98.2 miles estimated 158.1 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Erie from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Erie to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is 78.6 miles (126.5 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is located N of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.2 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Erie is in Pennsylvania, United States, while Hamilton, 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 Erie and Hamilton, 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 Erie to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Erie & Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
Explore more routes from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients