Halifax to Oshawa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.3 miles 1217.1 km · straight line
1011.3 miles actual route 1627.5 km · driving distance
21h 2min estimated drive time
CAD 164 - CAD 202 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Halifax from Oshawa?

The distance from Halifax to Oshawa is 756.3 miles (1217.1 km) as the crow flies. Oshawa is located W of Halifax. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1011.3 miles, taking about 21h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in Canada — Halifax in Nova Scotia and Oshawa in Ontario.

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. 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. 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 Halifax and Oshawa. 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 Halifax to Oshawa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 2min CAD 164 - CAD 202 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 14min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~27h 21min $121–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Halifax & Oshawa

Quick Facts

Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
0m elevation
Oshawa
43.90°N, 78.85°W
America/Toronto
105m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM