Driving from Toronto to Barrie
Barrie lies 80 km (50 mi) north of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 98 km (61 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Toronto | Barrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 2.8 million | 147,829 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Postal codes | M5A | L9J–L9X |
Where to book car hire from Toronto to Barrie
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Staying in Barrie
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Common questions
How far is Barrie from Toronto?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north of Toronto; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Barrie by car?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Barrie?
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.