Commute from Mississauga to Downtown Toronto
Driving wins at 8 AM: about 60 minutes versus 66 by transit.
| Mode | Time at 8 AM | Distance | Typical route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving | 1h | 27.8 km | Frederick G. Gardiner Expy/Gardiner Expy |
| Transit | 1h 6m | 28.4 km | — |
Weekday morning peak (Tuesday 8 AM departure), Google Maps traffic data. Times checked August 2026.
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Mississauga commuters split between the Gardiner/QEW crawl and GO's Milton and Lakeshore West lines. From Square One, the express buses to Islington station are often the honest fastest option.
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