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

294.7 miles 474.2 km · straight line
368.3 miles estimated 592.8 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
CAD 60 - CAD 74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Westminster?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Westminster is 294.7 miles (474.2 km) as the crow flies. Westminster is located SSE of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.3 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Westminster is in Maryland, United States.

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, Ontario, Canada and Westminster. 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, Ontario, Canada to Westminster

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min CAD 60 - CAD 74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Westminster

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
Westminster
39.58°N, 77.00°W
America/New_York
233m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients