Driving from Ottawa to Markham
Markham lies 330 km (205 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 403 km (250 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ottawa | Markham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 338,503 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Where to book car hire from Ottawa to Markham
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Staying in Markham
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Common questions
How far is Markham from Ottawa?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 403 km (250 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Markham by car?
About 4 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Markham?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.