Sudbury to Toronto gas cost
About 4–4.5 hours via Highway 69 and Highway 400. No tolls on the main route.
Quick answer: driving one way from Sudbury to Toronto takes about 27 litres of gas in a compact car and about 35 litres in a mid-size SUV. At $1.90 per litre, that's an estimated $52 for a car and $67 for an SUV. Enter a different price below to update the costs.
Costs use a typical Sudbury gas price.
Estimated gas cost by type of vehicle
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These are estimates based on 390 km and typical combined fuel ratings. Your actual cost depends on your car, speed, traffic, weather and the price you pay at the pump.
Splitting the cost
Driving is often the cheapest way to make this trip with friends or family, especially for students heading home for the weekend. In a compact car at $1.90 per litre, a round trip costs about $104 in gas. Split four ways, that's around $26 per person, which is often less than a one-way bus ticket between the two cities.
Where to fill up
Start with a full tank. Gas stations are few and far between on Highway 69 between Sudbury and Parry Sound, and there's no reason to risk running low on that stretch, especially at night or in winter.
Good places to stop:
- Sudbury, before you leave. Compare today's Sudbury and Toronto prices below to see whether it's the better place to fill up.
- Parry Sound, roughly halfway, with stations and food just off the highway.
- Barrie and the ONroute service centres on Highway 400, which are convenient but often charge a little more than stations in town.
Tolls on the way
The standard route, Highway 69 south to Highway 400, has no tolls. If your GPS sends you onto Highway 407 ETR near Toronto, you'll be billed by licence plate. Set your map app to avoid tolls if you'd rather skip it.
Driving this route in winter
The Parry Sound area is in the Georgian Bay snowbelt, so lake-effect snow squalls can drop visibility quickly between November and March. Cold weather, winter tires and slower speeds all raise fuel use, so budget roughly 15–25% more gas than in summer. Check road conditions on Ontario 511 before you leave and keep your tank above half, since services are limited north of Parry Sound.
Watch for deer and moose on Highway 69, especially at dawn and dusk.
How to spend less on gas
- Keep to the speed limit. Driving at 120 km/h instead of 100 km/h can use noticeably more fuel.
- Avoid Highway 400 southbound on summer Sunday afternoons and holiday Mondays, when cottage traffic can turn it into stop-and-go.
- Use cruise control on the long stretches of Highway 69 and the 400.
- Check your tire pressure and take off empty roof racks or cargo boxes before you leave.
Common questions
How much gas does it take to drive from Sudbury to Toronto?
The drive is about 390 km. A compact car using 7 L/100 km needs about 27 litres, a mid-size SUV about 35 litres, and a pickup truck about 49 litres.
Can I make it on one tank?
Yes, almost any car can. A car with a 50-litre tank using 7 L/100 km can go about 700 km. Still, start with a full tank, because stations are limited between Sudbury and Parry Sound.
Are there tolls between Sudbury and Toronto?
The main route along Highway 69 and Highway 400 has no tolls. Highway 407 ETR near Toronto is an optional toll road.
How long is the drive from Sudbury to Toronto?
Usually about 4 to 4.5 hours. Summer weekend cottage traffic on Highway 400, rush hour in Toronto, or winter weather can add an hour or more.
Is gas cheaper in Sudbury or Toronto?
It changes over time. This page shows today's average prices for Sudbury, Barrie and Toronto so you can pick the cheaper place to fill up.
Other trips
For any other trip, use the trip fuel cost calculator: enter your route and your car to see the estimated cost with today's gas prices.