Day trip from Ajax to Markham
Markham lies 19 km (12 mi) west of Ajax, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, Markham is a realistic day trip from Ajax: about 18 min each way by road.
| Ajax | Markham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 119,677 | 338,503 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Markham
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Markham Public Library | 47,384 | 2016 |
The busiest is Markham Public Library at 47,384 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 Markham
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Staying in Markham
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Common questions
How far is Markham from Ajax?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, west of Ajax; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ajax to Markham by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ajax 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 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.