Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592 miles 952.7 km · straight line
805 miles actual route 1295.5 km · driving distance
19h 39min estimated drive time
CAD 131 - CAD 161 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay is 592 miles (952.7 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 805 miles, taking about 19h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 39min CAD 131 - CAD 161 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 35min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~25h 33min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Peterborough, Ontario, Canada & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM