Route from Midland to Kirkland

Distance from Midland to Kirkland

The straight-line distance between Midland and Kirkland is 478.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 541 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h.

Trip cost and route type: Midland – Kirkland

Driving directions from Midland to Kirkland

The map shows the locations of Midland (A) and Kirkland (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 Midland to Kirkland

Real distance: 620.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 50 min

1. • Drive northwest on Midland Avenue. 96 m
2. → Turn right onto Hugel Avenue. 914 m
3. → Turn right onto William Street. 2.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto Highway 12/12. Continue on 12. 14.4 km
5. → Take the 400 South ramp toward Toronto. 5.6 km
6. • Take exit 141 onto Vasey Road toward Coldwater. 452 m
7. ← Turn left onto Vasey Road/CR 23. 624 m
8. → Turn right onto 12/Highway 12. 18.1 km
9. → Turn right onto Oro-Medonte Line 15 North/15. 3.9 km
10. ← Turn left onto Old Barrie Road East. 6.4 km
11. • Take the 12 exit toward Atherley Road East. 17.3 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 12/Highway 12. 17.2 km
13. ← Turn left onto Regional Road 15/RR 15. 6.1 km
14. → Turn right onto Simcoe Street. 15.5 km
15. ← Turn left onto 7/Highway 7. Continue on 7. 23.1 km
16. → Turn right onto Highway 35/35. 19.8 km
17. ← Turn left onto Highway 7A/7A. 18.2 km
18. → Take the 115 North ramp toward Peterborough. 4.5 km
19. • Take exit 45A onto 28 South toward Port Hope. 6.7 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road 28/CR 28. 23.7 km
21. ← Turn left onto Rose Glen Road. 210 m
22. ← Turn left to take the 401 East ramp toward Kingston. 181.0 km
23. • Keep left to take 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 72.1 km
24. • Keep left to stay on 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 136.4 km
25. • Take exit 29 onto 40 toward Ottawa/Gatineau/Montréal. 887 m
26. • Keep left to take 40 toward Ottawa/Gatineau/Montréal. 4.9 km
27. • Take exit 1 on the left onto 40 Est toward Airport Mirabel/Montréal. 17.1 km
28. • Take exit 50 toward Boulevard Saint-Charles. 210 m
29. • Bear left onto Voie de Service Sud/Trans-Canada Highway. 464 m
30. • Take the exit. 280 m
31. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Saint-Charles. 220 m
32. → Turn right to take the ramp. 297 m
33. • Bear right onto Voie de Service Nord/Trans-Canada Highway. 788 m
34. → Turn right. 120 m
35. Show all 34 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Midland – Kirkland

Indicative estimates based on ~541 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 Midland to Kirkland

The straight-line distance between Midland (Ontario) and Kirkland (Quebec) is about 478.5 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: Midland – Kirkland

Planning a trip from Midland to Kirkland means budgeting around 541 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 6 h by car. The route connects Ontario to Quebec and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Midland (Ontario) — coordinates 44.7500° N, -79.8833° E. The destination is Kirkland (Quebec), at 45.4500° N, -73.8667° E.

Practical tips for the Midland – Kirkland 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 Kirkland in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Renfrew (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 541 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 Midland – Kirkland route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Midland → Renfrew · Midland → Perth · Midland → Mississippi Mills

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