Grand Forks to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

928.2 miles 1493.8 km · straight line
1113.9 miles estimated 1792.6 km · driving distance
22h 24min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Grand Forks to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is 928.2 miles (1493.8 km) as the crow flies. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is located E of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1113.9 miles, taking about 22h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Peterborough, 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. 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 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 24min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 53min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 7min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients