Port Alberni to Tofino: Road Trip Guide & Distance

50.2 miles 80.8 km · straight line
65.2 miles estimated 105 km · driving distance
1h 19min estimated drive time
CAD 11 - CAD 13 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
263° W bearing direction

How far is Port Alberni from Tofino?

The distance from Port Alberni to Tofino is 50.2 miles (80.8 km) as the crow flies. Tofino is located W of Port Alberni. By car, the driving distance is approximately 65.2 miles, taking about 1h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Port Alberni and Tofino. 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 Port Alberni to Tofino

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 19min CAD 11 - CAD 13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 35min $5–$10* Budget

Quick Facts

Port Alberni
49.24°N, 124.80°W
America/Vancouver
22m elevation
Tofino
49.15°N, 125.91°W
America/Vancouver
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 496 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients