Route from Kirkland to Peninsula

Distance from Kirkland to Peninsula

The straight-line distance between Kirkland and Peninsula is 1013.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1145 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 44 min.

Trip cost and route type: Kirkland – Peninsula

Driving directions from Kirkland to Peninsula

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

Real distance: 1,365.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 17 h 59 min

1. • Drive northeast. 201 m
2. → Turn right. 29 m
3. → Turn right onto Voie de Service Nord/Trans-Canada Highway. 188 m
4. ← Take the 40 Ouest ramp on the left toward Ottawa/Gatineau. 16.5 km
5. • Keep right to stay on 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 446.4 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
7. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
8. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 119.8 km
9. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
10. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
11. • Keep left to stay on 17. 294.2 km
12. → Turn right to take the ramp. 4.2 km
13. → Turn right onto South Market Street. 912 m
14. → Turn right onto 17/Black Road. Continue on Black Road. 3.8 km
15. • Bear right onto Old Garden River Road. 3.8 km
16. → Turn right onto Landslide Road. 2.5 km
17. → Turn right onto 17/Highway 17. Continue on 17. 393.3 km
18. ← Turn left onto Peninsual Road. 5.3 km
19. → Turn right onto Stevens Avenue. 89 m
20. ← Turn left onto Drake Street. 100 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Kirkland – Peninsula

Indicative estimates based on ~1145 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 Kirkland to Peninsula

The straight-line distance between Kirkland (Quebec) and Peninsula (Ontario) is about 1013.5 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: Kirkland – Peninsula

The route connects Quebec to Ontario: from Kirkland to Peninsula you cover roughly 1145 km on the road (geometric distance 1013.5 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Kirkland (Quebec) — coordinates 45.4500° N, -73.8667° E. The destination is Peninsula (Ontario), at 48.7167° N, -86.3833° E.

Practical tips for the Kirkland – Peninsula drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Peninsula in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Cobalt (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 1145 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 Kirkland – Peninsula route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Kirkland → Cobalt · Kirkland → Fabre · Kirkland → Ville-Marie

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