City markets, falls and lakeside wine country
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake to Prince Edward County
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake and Prince Edward County sit about 176 km (109 mi) apart in a straight line, with Prince Edward County to the north-east. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County itinerary, a 7-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 176 km · 109 mi
- Est. road distance
- 211–246 km
- Est. drive time
- 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading north-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 211–246 km (131–153 mi) of road and 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
By train
Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Niagara Falls and Prince Edward County depends on the line — check timetables.
Toronto is best on foot and TTC transit. A car is easiest beyond it: Niagara is about 1.5 hours away, and Prince Edward County about 2.5 hours east of Toronto. GO Transit runs seasonal trains to Niagara Falls.
Open Niagara Falls → Prince Edward County directions in Google Maps ↗
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Prince Edward County
Two nights covers the dunes, a winery loop and the small towns of Picton and Wellington.
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Freshwater dunes and long beaches on Lake Ontario, including Outlet and Dunes beaches.
Picton
County seat with a main street of galleries, bakeries and the Regent Theatre.
Millennium Trail
49 km rail trail across the County for cycling between wineries and villages.
Norman Hardie Winery
Celebrated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer with a summer wood-fired pizza patio.
Drake Devonshire
Lakeside inn restaurant in Wellington with a glassed-in dining room on the water.
Lake on the Mountain
Spring-fed lake perched high above the Bay of Quinte with a glassy view.
Before you leave Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
Stay 2 nights in Niagara-on-the-Lake and spend a half-day at the falls.
On this curated route
Where Niagara Falls → Prince Edward County sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Prince Edward County to Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake is the same 176 km in a straight line, heading south-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in May, when Prince Edward County averages highs 2°C cooler than Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls high | 0° | 0° | 5° | 11° | 18° | 23° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 15° | 9° | 3° |
| Prince Edward County high | -1° | -1° | 3° | 9° | 15° | 21° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 14° | 8° | 2° |
| Niagara Falls rain | 59 | 51 | 58 | 75 | 81 | 80 | 86 | 71 | 81 | 89 | 70 | 70 |
| Prince Edward County rain | 63 | 55 | 55 | 72 | 69 | 71 | 69 | 59 | 65 | 78 | 65 | 77 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Prince Edward County month guides.
Niagara Falls to Prince Edward County: questions travelers ask
How far is Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake from Prince Edward County?
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake is about 176 km (109 mi) from Prince Edward County in a straight line, with Prince Edward County to the north-east. By road, we estimate 211–246 km (131–153 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake to Prince Edward County?
An estimated 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min, assuming 211–246 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake to Prince Edward County?
Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County itinerary includes this leg. Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in May – Oct.
Getting to Niagara Falls
Guides for both ends
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake travel guide
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake weather best time to visit
- Prince Edward County travel guide
- Prince Edward County weather best time to visit
Prince Edward County by month
- Prince Edward County in January
- Prince Edward County in February
- Prince Edward County in March
- Prince Edward County in April
- Prince Edward County in May
- Prince Edward County in June
- Prince Edward County in July
- Prince Edward County in August
- Prince Edward County in September
- Prince Edward County in October
- Prince Edward County in November
- Prince Edward County in December
Plan Niagara Falls → Prince Edward County with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.