Grimsby, Ontario, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.2 miles 82.4 km · straight line
62.4 miles actual route 100.5 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
CAD 10 - CAD 12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Grimsby, Ontario, Canada from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Grimsby, Ontario, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 51.2 miles (82.4 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located WNW of Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.4 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Grimsby, Ontario, Canada and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Grimsby, Ontario, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min CAD 10 - CAD 12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Grimsby, Ontario, Canada & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
43.20°N, 79.57°W
America/Toronto
88m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 486.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM