Squamish to Whistler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

30.1 miles 48.5 km · straight line
39.2 miles estimated 63.1 km · driving distance
47min estimated drive time
CAD 6 - CAD 8 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Squamish from Whistler?

The distance from Squamish to Whistler is 30.1 miles (48.5 km) as the crow flies. Whistler is located NNE of Squamish. By car, the driving distance is approximately 39.2 miles, taking about 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Squamish and Whistler. 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 Squamish to Whistler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 47min CAD 6 - CAD 8 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Squamish
49.70°N, 123.16°W
America/Vancouver
5m elevation
Whistler
50.12°N, 122.96°W
America/Vancouver
670m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 826.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients