Day trip from Markham to Ajax
Ajax lies 19 km (12 mi) east of Markham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, Ajax is a realistic day trip from Markham: about 18 min each way by road.
| Markham | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 338,503 | 119,677 |
| Elevation | 168 m (551 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Ajax
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax Public Library | 9,457 | 2016 |
The busiest is Ajax Public Library at 9,457 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 Ajax
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Staying in Ajax
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Common questions
How far is Ajax from Markham?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, east of Markham; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Markham to Ajax by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Markham and Ajax?
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.