Brooklin to and from Pearson Airport
Brooklin is the neighbourhood where the 407 ETR route makes the biggest difference. The village sits north of the 401 in upper Whitby, and the Highway 412 connector is right on its eastern edge — giving Brooklin drivers direct access to the 407 toll road without touching the 401 at all.
The standard run heads south: from Brooklin, the driver takes Thickson Road or Baldwin Street to the 401 westbound on-ramp and follows the same corridor as downtown Whitby, with no toll involved. It is quickest on weekends, overnight, and through the morning.
Weekday afternoons are where Brooklin's second option shines. Ask for the toll route and the car leaves via Baldwin Street or Anderson Street, picks up the 412 northbound, and merges onto the 407 westbound. The toll highway carries you through Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan with minimal congestion, then connects to Highway 427 southbound or Highway 409 — both of which feed into the Pearson terminal ramps. Total distance is about 72 kilometres, the drive typically takes 55 to 65 minutes, and the toll for the 407 goes onto your bill at face value.
Flying home to Brooklin from Pearson? Your driver pulls live arrival data from YYZ and times the pickup to your actual landing, not your scheduled one. They meet you at the terminal — Ground Level in T1, ground floor in T3 — and take the fastest route east. The flat rate is $140 CAD in either direction; if you'd rather ride home over the 407, its toll is the only addition.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a taxi from Brooklin to Pearson Airport cost?
$140 CAD flat, covering all of Brooklin — Baldwin Street, Anderson Street, the Grass Park area, and the rural properties on the village edges. Same price for the return trip from Pearson to Brooklin, regardless of what time your flight lands. Opting for the 407 ETR adds only that highway's toll, charged at face value.
Should I take the 407 or the 401 from Brooklin?
Geography makes it a real question here. Brooklin is right next to the Highway 412, which connects directly to the 407 ETR. Taking the 407 means avoiding the 401 through Scarborough and North York entirely — during afternoon rush that can save 15 to 20 minutes, and many Brooklin travellers find the toll worth it then. On weekends and in off-peak stretches the two corridors are near-equal, so the free 401 is the sensible default. Tell us your preference when booking; a 407 trip adds only the toll itself.
How long is the drive from Brooklin to Pearson?
About 55 to 65 minutes whichever corridor you ride. The 401 route is the no-toll standard; the 412/407 option covers roughly 72 kilometres and pulls ahead on weekday afternoons, when it can be requested with the toll added. Late at night or on weekends, the 401 is usually a few minutes faster anyway.
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