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Cities Near Hamilton

Cities near Hamilton, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Burlington, Oakville, Milton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Hamilton, Canada is Burlington, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 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
Burlington9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Oakville16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Milton19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Brantford22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Cambridge24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Mississauga25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Guelph29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Brampton30 mi / 49 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
St. Catharines31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Kitchener35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Hamilton

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Brantford, Cambridge. 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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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Hamilton include Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Brantford, Cambridge. The closest is Burlington, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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