Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Whitby, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42 miles 67.6 km · straight line
51.9 miles actual route 83.6 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
CAD 8 - CAD 10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from Whitby, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Whitby, Ontario, Canada is 42 miles (67.6 km) as the crow flies. Whitby, Ontario, Canada is located SW of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.9 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. 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. 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada and Whitby, 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min CAD 8 - CAD 10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Peterborough, Ontario, Canada & Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m elevation
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
43.88°N, 78.93°W
America/Toronto
87m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 592.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM