Distance from Downtown Toronto to Trent University (Peterborough)

Trent University's main campus is in Peterborough, Ontario — a straightforward trip northeast of Toronto.

Distance & Time

Road Distance: ~134 km (83 miles)
Driving Time: 1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 45 min (traffic dependent)
Primary Route: Highway 404 North → Highway 401 East → Highway 115 North (The "Highway 115" direct link)

Transit Options

Mode	Time	Cost (approx.)	Details
GO Transit Bus	2 hr 15 min	$20-25	Route 88 from Union Station / Yorkdale to Trent
GO Train + Bus	2 hr 30 min	$25-30	Lakeshore East to Oshawa + Bus to Peterborough
VIA Rail	~2 hr	$40-60	Toronto Union → Peterborough (limited frequency)
Drive (Solo)	1.5-1.75 hr	$15-20 gas	Most flexible
Rideshare/Carpool	1.5-1.75 hr	$15-30/person	Poparide, Kangaride, Facebook groups

Trent University Campuses

Symons Campus (Main): 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough — 134 km from Toronto
Durham GTA Campus: 55 Thornton Road South, Oshawa — ~60 km from Toronto (35 min drive)

Tips

Highway 401/404/115 can be heavy Friday PM, Sunday PM, holidays
Winter: Allow extra time; snow tires recommended
PRESTO card works on GO Transit
Trent offers shuttle from Peterborough transit terminal to campus

Whether commuting for a lecture, visiting a student, or attending a conference at the Aspen Institute-like Trent, the 134 km journey connects Canada's largest city to one of its most distinctive undergraduate-focused universities.

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