How Much Does it Cost to Drive From Aurora to Markham?

If you're planning a trip from Aurora to Markham, you may have questions concerning the cost of driving. Will taking the 407 toll road be worth it? Are gas prices reasonable for the current market? Will you arrive on time? Don't worry- these are all reasonable concerns. In this blog post, we'll explore four possible routes to get you from Aurora to Markham. We'll cover the distance, time, tolls and gas prices, so you can get a clearer idea of what your trip's cost and duration may be.

Route 1: Via Highway 404 North and Markham Road

If you opt for this route, you'll be covering a distance of approximately 25 kilometers. Based on traffic conditions, it will take you roughly 20 minutes to arrive in Markham. Although driving on Highway 404 North may include tolls, driving on Markham Road doesn't require you to pay the toll. Gas prices at the moment are approximately $1.40 per litre, and you will need around two litres of gas for this trip. The round trip will set you back approximately $5.60.

Route 2: Via Highway 404 North and Highway 7 East

This option involves covering a slightly longer distance of roughly 28 kilometers and will take approximately 25 minutes. However, driving along the Highway 407 toll route will only cost you $3.95 (based on the online toll calculators), as compared to using Markham Road. Gas prices are around $1.40 per litre, and you will need around two litres of gas for this trip. The round trip will set you back approximately $5.60, bringing the total cost to around $10.55.

Route 3: Via Yonge Street

This alternative route may take slightly longer, about 30 minutes, and will cover a larger distance of 34 kilometers. There are no tolls involved in this route. The amount of gas you will need will cost you approximately $4.20. The round trip will set you back approximately $8.40.

Route 4: Via 19th Avenue East

This option may take the longest, about 35 minutes, and will cover a distance of approximately 31 kilometers but recommended if you want to avoid any tolls. The amount of gas you will need, given the current gas price, will cost you around $3.50. The round trip will set you back approximately $7.

Final Thoughts

Based on the current gas prices and tolls, driving from Aurora to Markham isn't too expensive. The cheapest route is Via Markham Road, but if time is of the essence, the 407 route may be worth the cost. We hope this information helps you budget and plan for your upcoming trip. Safe travels!