Forest Lake to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Forest Lake from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Forest Lake to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is 662.9 miles (1066.9 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is located E of Forest Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 795.5 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Forest Lake is in Minnesota, United States, while Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. 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 Forest Lake 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.