The driving distance from Toronto to Niagara Falls is approximately 130 to 141 kilometers (about 81 to 88 miles), depending on the route taken
. The typical driving time is around 1 hour and 15 to 1 hour and 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions
. The most common route is via the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) highway, which runs along the shore of Lake Ontario
. The straight-line (flying) distance between Toronto and Niagara Falls is shorter, about 72 to 73 kilometers (45 miles)
. In summary:
- Driving distance: ~130-141 km (81-88 miles)
- Driving time: About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
- Straight-line distance: ~72-73 km (45 miles)
This makes Niagara Falls a convenient day trip destination from Toronto.