Palmerston: map, GPS coordinates, and driving directions
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Palmerston sits in southern Ontario at latitude 43.8333 and longitude -80.85. A small town of about 2,989 residents, it functions as a rural crossroads for surrounding farming country rather than part of a metropolitan area. The settlement occupies a compact street grid with local commercial and community services concentrated near the centre. On maps, Palmerston appears as a waypoint for short-distance travel between nearby towns and agricultural areas, offering regional connections via county and provincial routes and local approaches. Drivers consulting the map will note its role for local access, short detours between neighbouring communities, and as a recognizable stop within a predominantly rural road network.
On a regional map Palmerston sits in southern Ontario within a largely agricultural and mixed-wood landscape. The town occupies a small, mostly rectangular urban footprint surrounded by farmland, hedgerows and patches of forest; small creeks and drainage channels appear on local maps rather than major rivers or coastline. Road pattern on the map shows a compact village street grid giving way to regional roads and provincial routes that radiate toward neighbouring towns and market centres. Surrounding land use is predominantly crop and pasture with occasional rural residential lots and larger woodlots marking changes in topography. At the broader scale Palmerston lies within the Great Lakes lowlands, an area of generally gentle relief and medium-sized farm parcels; municipal and township boundaries and concession-style rural lane patterns are visible on county-level maps. The settlement is outside any large metropolitan boundary and the map context emphasizes short inter-community links and local approaches rather than long-distance corridors. Time zone is America/Toronto.
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Key facts
- Province / Territory: Ontario
- Population: 2,989
- Elevation: 403 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 Palmerston
Straight-line and estimated road distances from Palmerston to other major Canadian cities.
| City | Province | Air distance | Road estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Ontario | 119 km | ~152 km | Route → |
| Montréal | Quebec | 605.4 km | ~775 km | Route → |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 3243.1 km | ~4151 km | Route → |
| Calgary | Alberta | 2598.3 km | ~3326 km | Route → |
| Edmonton | Alberta | 2598.1 km | ~3326 km | Route → |
| Ottawa | Ontario | 444.6 km | ~569 km | Route → |
| Winnipeg | Manitoba | 1405.8 km | ~1799 km | Route → |
| Quebec City | Quebec | 822.7 km | ~1053 km | Route → |
| Hamilton | Ontario | 101.8 km | ~130 km | Route → |
| Mississauga | Ontario | 99.9 km | ~128 km | Route → |
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Frequently asked questions about Palmerston
Where is Palmerston located?
Palmerston is in Ontario, Canada. The exact geographic coordinates are latitude 43.8333 and longitude -80.85.
What are the GPS coordinates of Palmerston?
Palmerston GPS coordinates in decimal degrees: latitude 43.8333, longitude -80.85 (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 Palmerston?
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What is the elevation of Palmerston?
Palmerston sits at approximately 403 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 Palmerston from Ottawa?
Straight-line distance between Palmerston and Ottawa is about 444.7 km. Estimated road distance is around 569 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 35 min. For up-to-date directions, use the live route planner.
What cities are near Palmerston?
Cities near Palmerston include: Harriston, Moorefield, Listowel, North Perth, Fordwich, Drayton.
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