Driving from Tacoma to Burnaby
Burnaby lies 227 km (141 mi) north of Tacoma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 277 km (172 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tacoma | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 222,906 | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What changes when you arrive in Burnaby
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Tacoma to Burnaby
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Staying in Burnaby
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Tacoma?
227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, north of Tacoma; by road roughly 277 km (172 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Burnaby by car?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tacoma and Burnaby?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Burnaby?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.