Mackinac Island to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.5 miles 523.9 km · straight line
390.7 miles estimated 628.7 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Mackinac Island from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Mackinac Island to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is 325.5 miles (523.9 km) as the crow flies. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is located ESE of Mackinac Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.7 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Mackinac Island is in Michigan, United States, while Peterborough, 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 Mackinac Island and Peterborough, 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 Mackinac Island to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mackinac Island & Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Mackinac Island
45.85°N, 84.62°W
America/Detroit
191m elevation
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients