Hamilton, Ohio to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.5 miles 564 km · straight line
420.5 miles estimated 676.8 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ohio from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Hamilton, Ohio to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 350.5 miles (564 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Hamilton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.5 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Hamilton, Ohio is in Ohio, United States, while Waterloo, 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 Hamilton, Ohio and Waterloo, 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 Hamilton, Ohio to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ohio & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ohio
39.40°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
181m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients