The Cost of Driving from Burlington to Cambridge

Planning a road trip from Burlington to Cambridge? It's always wise to consider all the costs that come with it - from gas expenses to toll prices. In this post, we've covered a few different routes you can take, the distance of each route, how much time it takes, and an approximation of how much it will cost you based on current gas prices.

Route One: The Fastest Route

The fastest route from Burlington to Cambridge is via Highway 403 E and Highway 401 E. It is approximately 70 km and will take you around 50 minutes to reach your destination. You won't have to pay any tolls along this route.

Based on the current gas prices of $1.26 per liter, you can expect to pay around $9.24 in gas expenses for this route.

Route Two: The Route with Tolls

Another option is to take the route through the 407 toll highway. This route is approximately 64 km and will take you around 45 minutes to reach Cambridge.

Since this route has toll fees, you'll have to pay a total of $20.93 in tolls. Along with gas expenses of $8.55, the total cost of this route will come down to around $29.48.

Route Three: The Scenic Route

If you're looking for an alternative and scenic route, you can always take the route through Dundas Street and Highway 8. It is approximately 52 km and will take you around 1 hour to reach Cambridge.

This route doesn't have any tolls, but you'll have to spend a bit more on gas expenses due to the extra distance. Based on current gas prices, you can expect to pay around $11.53 in gas expenses.

Final Thoughts

Whichever route you choose, it's important to consider the time, distance, toll prices, and gas expenses of each route before embarking on your road trip. Safe travels!