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Cities Near Ajax

Cities near Ajax, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Pickering, Oshawa, Scarborough. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Ajax, Canada is Pickering, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Pickering6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Oshawa10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Scarborough12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
North York20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Aurora24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Etobicoke30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Brampton38 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Oakville43 mi / 69 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Peterborough47 mi / 76 km1 hr 25 minDrive/railDay trip
St. Catharines48 mi / 77 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Ajax

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pickering, Oshawa, Scarborough, North York, Aurora. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Ajax include Pickering, Oshawa, Scarborough, North York, Aurora. The closest is Pickering, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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