Day trip from Barrie to Whitby
Whitby lies 82 km (51 mi) south-east of Barrie, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 82 km (51 mi) apart, Whitby is a realistic day trip from Barrie: about 1 h 20 min each way by road.
| Barrie | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 147,829 | 138,501 |
| Elevation | 269 m (883 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Whitby
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Whitby Public Library | 839,850 | 2019 |
The busiest is Whitby Public Library at 839,850 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Whitby
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Staying in Whitby
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Common questions
How far is Whitby from Barrie?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Barrie; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barrie to Whitby by road?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barrie and Whitby?
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.