Driving directions across Canada
Use this free route planner to get Canadian driving directions between two places, compare transport modes, and view the route on the map. Enter an origin and a destination to see distance, drive time, and step-by-step directions in your browser.
The tool is built for quick route planning without an app or an account. It works for driving, walking, and cycling routes (where data is available) and supports cross-border destinations into the United States.
Important: Routes are provided for informational and planning use only. Always follow road signage, posted limits, closures, and official travel information before you set out.
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Estimate your trip cost
Costs are indicative estimates. Actual consumption, traffic, driving style, weather, tolls, and charging rates can vary.
How to use the route planner
Enter the starting point in the first field and the destination in the second. You can use a city name, an address, a postal code, or a recognisable landmark. Then choose a transport mode and click Get directions.
After calculating, the map shows the route line with markers at the origin and destination. Distance, drive time, and turn-by-turn steps appear below. For richer features such as arrival timezone handling and printable directions, see DrivingDirections.com.
What this tool is good for
The planner is useful for everyday route checks and quick travel comparisons — before a road trip, for local errands, deliveries, walking or cycling routes, and cross-border driving where data is available.
- Plan a route between two locations
- View estimated distance and drive time
- Compare available transport modes
- Read turn-by-turn directions
- Switch between metric and imperial units
- Print the route summary
- Use map layers for better visual context
Map data and routing accuracy
The route shown depends on available map, routing, and geocoding data. Road geometry, access restrictions, traffic conditions, and local rules can change over time, so the result is a planning aid — not official navigation.
If a route looks incomplete or an address can't be found, try adding more detail such as the country, province, city, postal code, or a nearby landmark. For important trips, verify the route with up-to-date local information before driving.
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Driving directions FAQ
How do I get driving directions?
Enter a starting point and a destination, choose a transport mode, then click the button to calculate the route. The page shows the estimated route on the map with distance, drive time, and turn-by-turn instructions.
Can I use this for walking or cycling routes?
Yes, where supported by available routing data. Choose the transport mode before calculating. Pedestrian or cycling data may be limited in some areas.
Can I print the driving directions?
Yes. After calculating a route, use the Print directions button to produce a printable summary with the map and turn-by-turn steps.
Can I switch between kilometres and miles?
Yes. The route planner supports both metric and imperial units — pick the one you prefer with the unit toggle.
Why can't the planner find my address?
Some addresses or small communities may not be recognised if the search term is too generic. Try adding the city, province, postal code, or a nearby landmark.
Do these routes account for live traffic?
No. The planner is designed for general planning and does not provide live traffic, road closures, or real-time navigation.