Day trip from Markham to Vaughan
Vaughan lies 19 km (12 mi) west of Markham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, Vaughan is a realistic day trip from Markham: about 18 min each way by road.
| Markham | Vaughan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 338,503 | 323,103 |
| Elevation | 168 m (551 ft) | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Vaughan
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Canada's Wonderland | 3,232,000 | 2023 |
The busiest is Canada's Wonderland at 3,232,000 visitors in 2023. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Vaughan
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Staying in Vaughan
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Common questions
How far is Vaughan from Markham?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, west of Markham; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Markham to Vaughan 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 Vaughan?
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.