Route from Grande Prairie to Maple Ridge

Distance from Grande Prairie to Maple Ridge

The straight-line distance between Grande Prairie and Maple Ridge is 710.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 803 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 55 min.

Trip cost and route type: Grande Prairie – Maple Ridge

Driving directions from Grande Prairie to Maple Ridge

The map shows the locations of Grande Prairie (A) and Maple Ridge (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Grande Prairie to Maple Ridge

Real distance: 1,157.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 50 min

1. • Drive south on 100 Street. 9 m
2. → Turn right onto 100 Avenue. 1.4 km
3. ← Turn left onto 108 Street/40. Continue on 40. 20.8 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 43 South/Grande Cache. 303.1 km
5. → Turn right onto 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 19.8 km
6. • Keep right to stay on 16/Route Yellowhead toward Through traffic/Automobilistes de Transit. 153.2 km
7. • Keep left to take YH 5 toward Valemount/Kamloops. 214.9 km
8. ↺ Enter Yellowhead 5 Highway Sud and take the 2nd exit onto YH 5/Highway 5. 40 m
9. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto YH 5/Highway 5. Continue on YH 5. 122.9 km
10. • Keep left to take 1 West/5 South toward Cache Creek/Vancouver. 281.8 km
11. • Take exit EXIT 92 onto 11 toward Mission. 565 m
12. • Keep right to take 11 North toward Mission. 13.4 km
13. ← Turn left onto BC 7 West/Lougheed Highway. Continue on Lougheed Highway. 23.9 km
14. ← Turn left onto Fraser Street. 34 m
15. Show all 14 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Grande Prairie – Maple Ridge

Indicative estimates based on ~803 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Grande Prairie to Maple Ridge

The straight-line distance between Grande Prairie (Alberta) and Maple Ridge (British Columbia) is about 710.8 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Grande Prairie – Maple Ridge

The distance from Grande Prairie to Maple Ridge is estimated at 803 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 710.8 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Alberta to British Columbia. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Grande Prairie (Alberta) — coordinates 55.1708° N, -118.7950° E. The destination is Maple Ridge (British Columbia), at 49.2167° N, -122.6000° E.

Practical tips for the Grande Prairie – Maple Ridge drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Alberta — a province prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west — and reaches Maple Ridge in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Barrière (British Columbia).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 803 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Routes with intermediate stops: Grande Prairie → Barrière

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