Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Toronto to Ottawa distance is approximately 450 km (280 mi) via Highway 401 east to Highway 416 north—the standard, fastest route. Fuel required depends entirely on your vehicle's efficiency.
Liters needed = Distance (km) ÷ Fuel Efficiency (km/L)
| Vehicle Type | Typical Combined (L/100km) | Efficiency (km/L) | Liters for 450 km | Cost @ $1.60/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact car (e.g., Corolla, Civic) | 6.5–7.5 | 13.3–15.4 | 29–34 L | $46–$54 |
| Mid-size sedan (e.g., Camry, Accord) | 7.5–8.5 | 11.8–13.3 | 34–38 L | $54–$61 |
| SUV/Crossover (e.g., RAV4, CR-V) | 8.5–10.0 | 10.0–11.8 | 38–45 L | $61–$72 |
| Pickup/Minivan (e.g., F-150, Sienna) | 11.0–13.0 | 7.7–9.1 | 49–58 L | $78–$93 |
| Hybrid (e.g., Prius, RAV4 Hybrid) | 4.5–5.5 | 18.2–22.2 | 20–25 L | $32–$40 |
| EV (e.g., Tesla Model 3, Ioniq 5) | ~15–18 kWh/100km | ~5.5–6.7 km/kWh | 67–82 kWh | $10–$15 (home) |
For a typical compact car in good conditions: budget 35–40 liters ($55–$65). For an SUV in winter: 50–60 liters ($80–$95).