Driving from Waterloo to Hamilton
Hamilton lies 59 km (37 mi) south-east of Waterloo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 48 min without stops, over roughly 72 km (45 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Waterloo | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 104,986 | 569,353 |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Where to book car hire from Waterloo to Hamilton
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Staying in Hamilton
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton. Of the 72 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42). Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,465 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hamilton from Waterloo?
59 km (37 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Waterloo; by road roughly 72 km (45 mi).
How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Hamilton by car?
About 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Waterloo and Hamilton?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hamilton?
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton, bookable on this site.
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.