Flint to Sarnia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.9 miles 104.4 km · straight line
81.1 miles estimated 130.5 km · driving distance
1h 38min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
92° E bearing direction

How far is Flint from Sarnia?

The distance from Flint to Sarnia is 64.9 miles (104.4 km) as the crow flies. Sarnia is located E of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.1 miles, taking about 1h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Flint is in Michigan, United States, while Sarnia 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Flint and Sarnia. 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 Flint to Sarnia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 38min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 58min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 33min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Sarnia

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m elevation
Sarnia
42.98°N, 82.40°W
America/Toronto
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 383.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients