Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.1 miles 922.3 km · straight line
926.4 miles actual route 1490.9 km · driving distance
18h 44min estimated drive time
CAD 150 - CAD 185 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay is 573.1 miles (922.3 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 926.4 miles, taking about 18h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in 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. 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Thunder Bay. 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 44min CAD 150 - CAD 185 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 29min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~24h 21min $111–$324* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM