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

378.9 miles 609.8 km · straight line
454.7 miles estimated 731.8 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Grand Rapids to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is 378.9 miles (609.8 km) as the crow flies. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is located ENE of Grand Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454.7 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Grand Rapids is in Michigan, 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. 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 Grand Rapids 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 Rapids to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Rapids & Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Grand Rapids
42.96°N, 85.67°W
America/Detroit
187m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients