Day trip from Toronto to Oshawa
Oshawa lies 49 km (30 mi) north-east of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 49 km (30 mi) apart, Oshawa is a realistic day trip from Toronto: about 48 min each way by road.
| Toronto | Oshawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 2.8 million | 175,383 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Oshawa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Oshawa Public Library | 23,506 | 2016 |
The busiest is Oshawa Public Library at 23,506 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 Oshawa
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Staying in Oshawa
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Common questions
How far is Oshawa from Toronto?
49 km (30 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Toronto; by road roughly 60 km (37 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Oshawa by road?
About 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Oshawa?
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.