Canada Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Hamilton → Ottawa
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Hamilton to Ottawa? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Canada fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of May 21, 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | CAD 20 | CAD 98 | CAD 195 | CAD 430 |
Car / SUV Regular | CAD 65 | CAD 326 | CAD 651 | CAD 1,433 |
Van / MPV Diesel | CAD 91 | CAD 456 | CAD 912 | CAD 2,007 |
Lorry Diesel | CAD 164 | CAD 821 | CAD 1,642 | CAD 3,613 |
Add CAD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | CAD 19.54 | CAD 22.00 | — | CAD 19.54 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | CAD 65.15 | CAD 73.35 | — | CAD 65.15 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | CAD 86.87 | — | CAD 91.24 | CAD 91.24 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | CAD 164.23 | CAD 164.23 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Canada
NRCan transportation fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: May 21, 2026. Prices are sourced from NRCan transportation fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Hamilton to Ottawa
How far is Hamilton to Ottawa?
The highway distance from Hamilton to Ottawa is approximately 492 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 34m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Hamilton to Ottawa?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 41.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (CAD 1.59/L), that costs CAD 65.15.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Hamilton to Ottawa?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 98.4 litres of diesel for this route. At CAD 1.67/L, the fuel cost is CAD 164.23 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Hamilton to Ottawa?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately CAD 0.00. Canadian tolls are corridor-, bridge-, tunnel-, and ferry-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages link to federal toll references and bridge notices.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Hamilton to Ottawa?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 12.3 litres. At today's Regular price, that's CAD 19.54, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 54.7 litres, costing CAD 91.24 in fuel. Add the CAD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately CAD 91.24.
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