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

49.2 miles 79.1 km · straight line
71 miles actual route 114.3 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
CAD 12 - CAD 14 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
47° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from London, Ontario, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 49.2 miles (79.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located NE of London, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 London, 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 London, Ontario, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min CAD 12 - CAD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$11* Budget

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

Quick Facts

London, Ontario, Canada
42.98°N, 81.23°W
America/Toronto
252m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 506.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM