Day trip from Ajax to Hamilton
Hamilton lies 94 km (58 mi) south-west of Ajax, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 94 km (58 mi) apart, Hamilton is a realistic day trip from Ajax: about 1 h 31 min each way by road.
| Ajax | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 119,677 | 569,353 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Hamilton
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Public Library | 78,929 | 2016 |
The busiest is Hamilton Public Library at 78,929 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Hamilton
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Staying in Hamilton
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton. Of the 72 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42). Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,465 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hamilton from Ajax?
94 km (58 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ajax; by road roughly 114 km (71 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ajax to Hamilton by road?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ajax and Hamilton?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hamilton?
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.