Day trip from Kitchener to Cambridge
Cambridge lies 18 km (11 mi) south-east of Kitchener, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 18 km (11 mi) apart, Cambridge is a realistic day trip from Kitchener: about 17 min each way by road.
| Kitchener | Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 256,885 | 129,920 |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Cambridge
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Idea Exchange Library System | 9,375 | 2016 |
The busiest is Idea Exchange Library System at 9,375 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 Cambridge
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Staying in Cambridge
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Book a hotel in Cambridge
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Common questions
How far is Cambridge from Kitchener?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kitchener; by road roughly 21 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitchener to Cambridge by road?
About 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitchener and Cambridge?
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.