Cities Near Barrie
Cities near Barrie, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Markham. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Barrie, Canada is Newmarket, about 26 mi (42 km) away — roughly 50 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond Hill | 38 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Markham | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Willowdale | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ajax | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brampton | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Etobicoke | 52 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Oshawa | 53 mi / 86 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Milton | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Oakville | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Barrie
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Markham, Willowdale, Ajax. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Barrie include Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Markham, Willowdale, Ajax. The closest is Newmarket, about 26 miles (42 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.