Day trip from Seattle to Burnaby
Burnaby lies 190 km (118 mi) north of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 190 km (118 mi) apart, Burnaby is a realistic day trip from Seattle: about 3 h 6 min each way by road.
| Seattle | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 780,995 | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What changes when you arrive in Burnaby
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Burnaby
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch | 749,695 | 2018 |
| McGill Branch | 440,899 | 2018 |
| Tommy Douglas Branch | 387,327 | 2018 |
| Cameron Branch | 247,701 | 2018 |
The busiest is Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch at 749,695 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Burnaby
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Staying in Burnaby
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Seattle?
190 km (118 mi) in a straight line, north of Seattle; by road roughly 232 km (144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Burnaby by road?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Burnaby?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Burnaby?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.