Day trip from Waterloo to Cambridge
Cambridge lies 20 km (13 mi) south-east of Waterloo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (13 mi) apart, Cambridge is a realistic day trip from Waterloo: about 20 min each way by road.
| Waterloo | Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 104,986 | 129,920 |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 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 Waterloo?
20 km (13 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Waterloo; by road roughly 25 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Cambridge by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Waterloo 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.