The Cost of Driving From Aurora to Whitby Based on Current Gas Prices

If you live in Aurora and are planning to visit Whitby any time soon, you may be wondering what the cost of driving between these two places would be. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the different routes you can take, the distance of each route, the time it takes to get from one place to the other, and the cost of each route, based on current gas prices.

Route 1: Via the 404 and the 401

The quickest and most direct route from Aurora to Whitby is via the 404 and the 401 highways. This route covers a distance of 50 km and takes about 35 minutes without traffic.

Assuming your car gets an average of 10.5 L/100km and that the current gas price is around $1.30 per liter, the cost of gas for this route would be around $6.88. Additionally, if you take the 407 ETR highway, there is a toll charge of $9.76, making the total cost of this route $16.64 (not including any other expenses such as parking).

Route 2: Via Bloomington Road and the 401

Another option is to take Bloomington Road west towards the 401, then head east on the 401 towards Whitby. This route is a bit longer, covering a distance of 58 km, and takes a little longer at around 40 minutes without traffic.

Assuming the same gas consumption rate and gas price as the first route, the cost of gas for this route would be around $8.06. There is no toll for taking this route, making the total cost for driving from Aurora to Whitby via Bloomington Road and the 401 around $8.06 cheaper than the first route, bringing the total cost to $8.06 (not including any other expenses such as parking).

Route 3: Via Stouffville Road and the 407

The third option is to take Stouffville Road north to the 407, then head west towards Whitby. This route is slightly longer than the first one, covering a distance of 60 km, and takes a little longer at around 45 minutes without traffic.

Assuming the same gas consumption rate and gas price as the first route, the cost of gas for this route would be around $8.88. However, there is a toll charge of $25.62 for taking the 407 ETR highway, making the total cost for this route $34.50 (not including any other expenses such as parking).

Conclusion

So there you have it - the cost of driving from Aurora to Whitby based on current gas prices. As you can see, the quickest and most direct route via the 404 and the 401 is also the most expensive, due to the toll charge. If you're looking to save some money and don't mind a slightly longer route, going via Bloomington Road and the 401 could save you a decent amount. Finally, although taking the 407 ETR highway can be convenient, it is the most expensive route by far.