Driving from Ottawa to Waterloo
Waterloo lies 439 km (273 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 536 km (333 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ottawa | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 104,986 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Where to book car hire from Ottawa to Waterloo
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Staying in Waterloo
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Common questions
How far is Waterloo from Ottawa?
439 km (273 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 536 km (333 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Waterloo by car?
About 5 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Waterloo?
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 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.