New York to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.3 miles 541.3 km · straight line
423.7 miles actual route 681.8 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is New York from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from New York to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 336.3 miles (541.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423.7 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. New York is in New York, United States, while Ottawa, 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. 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. 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 New York and Ottawa, 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 New York to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM