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

35.5 miles 57.2 km · straight line
43.8 miles actual route 70.5 km · driving distance
1h 8min estimated drive time
CAD 7 - CAD 9 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
294° WNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 35.5 miles (57.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located WNW of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 43.8 miles, taking about 1h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 8min CAD 7 - CAD 9 Flexible stops

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

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m 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 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 700.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM