Route from Brampton to Richmond

Distance from Brampton to Richmond

The straight-line distance between Brampton and Richmond is 641.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 724 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 3 min.

Trip cost and route type: Brampton – Richmond

Driving directions from Brampton to Richmond

The map shows the locations of Brampton (A) and Richmond (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 Brampton to Richmond

Real distance: 729.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 36 min

1. • Drive southeast on West Street. 248 m
2. ← Turn left onto Queen Street West. 178 m
3. → Turn right onto Mill Street South. 187 m
4. ← Turn left onto Wellington Street West. 385 m
5. → Turn right onto Main Street South. 4.9 km
6. → Take the 407 ETR East ramp. 90.8 km
7. • Take exit 135 onto 418 South toward 401. 9.9 km
8. • Keep left to take 401 East/est toward Kingston. 1.7 km
9. • Keep left to take 401 East/est. 218.2 km
10. • Keep left to take 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 72.1 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 136.4 km
12. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
13. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
14. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
15. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
16. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 55.8 km
17. • Take exit 78 onto Boulevard de Bromont toward Shefford. 392 m
18. ← Turn left onto Boulevard de Bromont. 187 m
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Chemin Saxby Sud. 5.1 km
20. → Turn right onto Rue Denison Est/112. 5.0 km
21. ← Turn left onto Chemin Warden. 5.7 km
22. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale/241/243. Continue on 243. 15.2 km
23. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale/243. Continue on 243. 9.5 km
24. → Turn right onto Route 222/222/243. Continue on 243. 22.4 km
25. → Turn right onto Rue Bridge. 482 m
26. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale Nord. 1.2 km
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Brampton – Richmond

Indicative estimates based on ~724 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 Brampton to Richmond

The straight-line distance between Brampton (Ontario) and Richmond (Quebec) is about 641.1 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: Brampton – Richmond

The trip from Brampton to Richmond covers about 724 km on the road (641.1 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Ontario to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Brampton (Ontario) — coordinates 43.6833° N, -79.7667° E. The destination is Richmond (Quebec), at 45.6667° N, -72.1500° E.

Practical tips for the Brampton – Richmond drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Ontario — a province Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north — and reaches Richmond in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Athens (Ontario).

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 724 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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Cities along the Brampton – Richmond route

These cities are near the direct route between Brampton and Richmond. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Brampton → Athens · Brampton → Rideau Lakes · Brampton → Brockville

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