Cities Near Markham
Cities near Markham, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Scarborough, Pickering, Richmond Hill. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Markham, Canada is Scarborough, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 7 mi / 11 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pickering | 7 mi / 11 km | 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond Hill | 9 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Aurora | 14 mi / 22 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Toronto | 14 mi / 22 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Oshawa | 21 mi / 34 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Etobicoke | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brampton | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Oakville | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Milton | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Markham
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Scarborough, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Toronto. 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 Markham include Scarborough, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Toronto. The closest is Scarborough, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.