Harriston: map, GPS coordinates, and driving directions
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Harriston sits in southern Ontario on a low-lying agricultural plain, serving drivers as a small local crossroads and community centre for surrounding farms and villages. It is not part of a large metropolitan area; instead it functions within a network of regional roads and provincial routes that link scattered settlements across the rural landscape. On road maps Harriston is useful as a waypoint for local journeys, deliveries, and short-distance routing between nearby towns and services. The town’s compact street pattern and nearby open country make it straightforward to navigate for drivers consulting detailed regional maps or planning approaches from adjoining rural areas.
Harriston sits in the agricultural and mixed-wood landscape of southern Ontario. On a regional map the town appears as a compact settlement amid patchwork farmland, scattered woodlots and small watercourses. Low rolling terrain surrounds the built area, with a clear transition from a denser village street grid to open rural roads and field patterns radiating outward. The local road network provides connections toward neighbouring towns and to broader provincial routes; maps show a mix of municipal and regional approaches serving light commercial blocks and residential streets within town. The community is in the America/Toronto time zone. For drivers, Harriston functions as a local navigational node: parking and street access are concentrated around the town centre while approaching roads tend to be two-lane rural routes. Wider-scale map users will identify the town as part of the mosaic of small towns that link agricultural areas in this part of Ontario and that support short-distance driving, deliveries and intercommunity travel.
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Key facts
- Province / Territory: Ontario
- Population: 1,887
- Elevation: 379 m above sea level
- Time zone: America/Toronto
- Country: Canada
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The province boasts 12 universities, two of which are among the oldest in North America . It has 14,571,494 people living there (2019).
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Distances from Harriston
Straight-line and estimated road distances from Harriston to other major Canadian cities.
| City | Province | Air distance | Road estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Ontario | 122.7 km | ~157 km | Route → |
| Montréal | Quebec | 604.8 km | ~774 km | Route → |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 3236.7 km | ~4143 km | Route → |
| Calgary | Alberta | 2591.4 km | ~3317 km | Route → |
| Edmonton | Alberta | 2590.5 km | ~3316 km | Route → |
| Ottawa | Ontario | 443.1 km | ~567 km | Route → |
| Winnipeg | Manitoba | 1398.4 km | ~1790 km | Route → |
| Quebec City | Quebec | 820.9 km | ~1051 km | Route → |
| Hamilton | Ontario | 109.8 km | ~141 km | Route → |
| Mississauga | Ontario | 105.1 km | ~135 km | Route → |
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Frequently asked questions about Harriston
Where is Harriston located?
Harriston is in Ontario, Canada. The exact geographic coordinates are latitude 43.9167 and longitude -80.8833.
What are the GPS coordinates of Harriston?
Harriston GPS coordinates in decimal degrees: latitude 43.9167, longitude -80.8833 (WGS84). Copy them directly or use the GPS Coordinates tool to find any specific point in the area.
How do I get driving directions to Harriston?
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What is the elevation of Harriston?
Harriston sits at approximately 379 metres above sea level (estimate from a public elevation dataset). Elevation can vary across the city. Use the Elevation tool to check any specific point.
How far is Harriston from Ottawa?
Straight-line distance between Harriston and Ottawa is about 443.3 km. Estimated road distance is around 567 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 34 min. For up-to-date directions, use the live route planner.
What cities are near Harriston?
Cities near Harriston include: Palmerston, Clifford, Fordwich, Mount Forest, Ayton, Gorrie.
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