Distance from Mississauga, Canada to New Jersey, USA

Straight-Line vs. Driving Distance

• Air Distance (Great Circle): ~524 miles (843 km)
• Driving Distance: ~560–600 miles (900–965 km) depending on route & border crossing
• Driving Time: 9–11 hours (including border wait)

Typical Driving Route

1. Mississauga → QEW → Hamilton → Niagara Falls
2. Cross at Lewiston-Queenston Bridge (I-190) or Peace Bridge (Buffalo/Fort Erie)
3. I-90 East (NY Thruway) → I-287 South (Cross Westchester) → NJ Turnpike / I-80 / I-78 to destination in NJ

Key Variables

• Border Wait: 15 min – 3+ hours (check CBP wait times)
• Traffic: NYC metro rush hours add 1–3 hours
• Weather: Lake-effect snow near Buffalo; winter storms
• Passport/NEXUS: Required for all travelers

Alternative: Fly

Toronto (YYZ) → Newark (EWR) / LaGuardia (LGA) / JFK: 1.5 hr flight + airport time. Often faster door-to-door.