Commute from Etobicoke to Downtown Toronto
Driving wins at 8 AM: about 41 minutes versus 58 by transit.
| Mode | Time at 8 AM | Distance | Typical route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving | 41 min | 17.4 km | Frederick G. Gardiner Expy/Gardiner Expy |
| Transit | 58 min | 17.1 km | — |
Weekday morning peak (Tuesday 8 AM departure), Google Maps traffic data. Times checked August 2026.
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Etobicoke's advantage is Line 2 ending at Kipling plus three GO Lakeshore West stops. The Gardiner from Islington is quick at 6 AM and brutal by 8.
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