Day trip from Hamilton to Windsor
Windsor lies 279 km (173 mi) west of Hamilton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (173 mi) apart, Windsor is a realistic day trip from Hamilton: about 4 h 33 min each way by road.
| Hamilton | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 569,353 | 229,660 |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Windsor
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Public Library | 16,079 | 2016 |
The busiest is Windsor Public Library at 16,079 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 Windsor
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Staying in Windsor
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Common questions
How far is Windsor from Hamilton?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, west of Hamilton; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Windsor by road?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Windsor?
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 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.