Commute from Brampton to Downtown Toronto
Transit wins at 8 AM: about 53 minutes versus 70 driving.
| Mode | Time at 8 AM | Distance | Typical route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving | 1h 10m | 42.9 km | Frederick G. Gardiner Expy/Gardiner Expy |
| Transit | 53 min | 35.4 km | — |
Weekday morning peak (Tuesday 8 AM departure), Google Maps traffic data. Times checked August 2026.
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Brampton is a GO Kitchener line town: Bramalea and Brampton stations feed Union in about 45 minutes, while the 410-to-401 drive is one of the GTA's most congested runs.
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