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How Far is Your College or University from Toronto?

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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 ().

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Featured Colleges and Universities

Algoma University – Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie

Cambrian College – Sudbury

Conestoga College – Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, Waterloo Region, Milton, StratfordÌý

Georgian College – Barrie, Orangeville, Collingwood, Owen Sound, Midland, Orillia

Ontario Tech University – North Oshawa, Downtown Oshawa

Sheridan College – Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Fort Erie

University of Waterloo – Waterloo Region, Stratford

Wilfrid Laurier University – Brantford, Waterloo Region


An illustration of a university building representing Algoma University, representing the distance from Algoma University to Toronto. Algoma University to Toronto

Brampton Campus

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:Ìý

  • 45 minutes by car
  • One hour and 15 minutes using public transitÌý

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, around 700 km. To get there, you can travel:

  • Eight to nine hours by car
  • One hour and 20 minutes by plane
  • 13 hours using public transportationÌý

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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 planeÌý
  • Five to six hours using public transportation

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Conestoga College to Toronto

Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, or Waterloo Campuses

If you’re attending Conestoga College at the Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, or Waterloo campuses, Toronto ranges from 95–115 km away.Ìý The journey from these campuses to Toronto is approximately:

  • One hour and 30 minutes by car
  • One to two hours using public transportation

Milton Campus

Traveling to Toronto from Milton? If so, the distance from Conestoga College’s Milton campus to Toronto is around 60 km. Travel options include:

  • One hour by car
  • One to two hours using public transportationÌý

Stratford Campus

The distance from °ä´Ç²Ô±ð²õ³Ù´Ç²µ²¹â€™s Stratford campus to Toronto is around 150 km. Here are some average travel times:

  • Two hours by carÌý
  • Two to three hours using public transportation

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Georgian College to Toronto

Barrie or Orangeville Campuses

Georgian College’s campuses in Barrie and Orangeville are around 150 km from Toronto. Here are some average travel times:

  • One hour and thirty minutes by car
  • Two to three hours using public transportationÌý

Collingwood or Owen Sound 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:

  • One to two hours by car
  • Three to four hours using public transportation

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Ontario Tech University to Toronto

North or Downtown Oshawa Campuses

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

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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

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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

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Wilfrid Laurier University to Toronto

Brantford or Waterloo Campuses

If you’re attending Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford or Waterloo campuses, Toronto is roughly 100–115 km away. The travel time from these campuses to Toronto is approximately:

  • One hour and twenty minutes by car
  • One to two hours using public transportation

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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!

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