How Far is Your College or University from Toronto?
January 30, 2024
Toronto, Canada is known for its vibrant culture, diverse communities, and bustling urban life, attracting students from across the globe. Whether you’re traveling from Sault Ste. Marie (Algoma University to Toronto), or from Conestoga College in Waterloo, you’re in the right place! Find out how far your college or university is from downtown Toronto in this blog.
Some important notes before we dive in:
The times listed below are for one-way trips. You’ll want to double the transit time for a return trip. This might help you gauge if going to Toronto for a day trip makes sense, or if a weekend trip works better.
Distances are measured from campus location to Toronto City Hall. Toronto is a large city, so getting to different parts of the city may take more or less time.
Travel times vary in different weather conditions (like snow) or at different times of day. Generally, travel is longer during rush hours (6:00–10:00 AM and 3:00–7:00 PM, Monday–Friday).
Studying at the Brampton campus of Algoma University? If so, you’re a quick trip away from TO! Depending on your choice of vehicle, the ride from Algoma University to Toronto is around 45 kilometers (km) away, or:
45 minutes by car
One hour and 15 minutes using public transit
Sault Ste. Marie Campus
If you’re studying at Algoma’s Sault Ste. Marie campus, Algoma University to Toronto is a longer trip: more specifically, around700 km. To get there, you can travel:
Eight to nine hours by car
One hour and 20 minutes by plane
13 hours using public transportation
Cambrian College to Toronto
Attending Cambrian College in Sudbury? If so, Toronto is around 410 km away. You have a few options:
Four to five hours by car
One hour by plane
Five to six hours using public transportation
Conestoga College to Toronto
Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, or Waterloo Campuses
Attending Georgian College in Collingwood or Owen Sound? The distance from your campus to Toronto is around 160 km from Collingwood, or 190 km from Owen Sound It’s usually:
Two to three hours by car
Four to five hours using public transportation
Midland or Orillia Campuses
The distance from the Midland Georgian College campus to Toronto is about 160 km. Orillia’s Georgian College campus is around 140 km from Toronto. If you want to go to Toronto, here’s how long you can expect your travel to take:
Both North Oshawa and Downtown Oshawa’s Ontario Tech University campuses are fairly close to each other, as they are a 15-minute drive apart. To go to Toronto from either of these campuses, you’ll have to travel around 60–70 km. Here are some average travel times to Toronto:
50 minutes to one hour by car
One to two hours using public transportation
Sheridan College to Toronto
Brampton, Mississauga, or Oakville Campuses
If you’re attending Sheridan College at the Brampton, Mississauga, or Oakville campuses, you’re in luck! The city of Toronto is only about 30-40 km away. (You’re already in the Greater Toronto Area.) The travel time from these campuses to Toronto is approximately:
30–40 minutes by car
30 minutes to an hour using public transportation
Fort Erie Campus
Attending Sheridan’s Fort Erie campus? Toronto is around 150 km away. Below are some approximate travel times to Toronto:
Two hours by car
Four to five hours using public transportation
University of Waterloo to Toronto
The University of Waterloo is around 120 km away from Toronto. Luckily, you have options to make traveling to Toronto easier for you. Here are some average travel times to Toronto:
One hour and twenty minutes by car
Two to three hours using public transportation
Wilfrid Laurier University to Toronto
Brantford or Waterloo Campuses
If you’re attending Wilfrid Laurier University’sBrantford or Waterloo campuses, Toronto is roughly 100–115 km away. The travel time from these campuses to Toronto is approximately:
Whether you’re deciding on an institution, or already attending one of the colleges or universities we’ve listed, we hope this blog helps shed some light on your options when traveling to Toronto. Best of luck on your study abroad journey!
