North Bay to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

479.2 miles 771.2 km · straight line
635.4 miles actual route 1022.5 km · driving distance
15h 48min estimated drive time
CAD 103 - CAD 127 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is North Bay from Thunder Bay?

The distance from North Bay to Thunder Bay is 479.2 miles (771.2 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of North Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 635.4 miles, taking about 15h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Bay and Thunder Bay. 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 North Bay to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 48min CAD 103 - CAD 127 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 58min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~15h 1min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Bay & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

North Bay
46.32°N, 79.47°W
America/Toronto
206m elevation
Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM