Route from Richmond to Kitchener

Distance from Richmond to Kitchener

The straight-line distance between Richmond and Kitchener is 705 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 797 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 51 min.

Trip cost and route type: Richmond – Kitchener

Driving directions from Richmond to Kitchener

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

Real distance: 801.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 45 min

1. • Drive south on Rue Principale Nord/243. 93 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Fair/243. 169 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Gouin/243. 99 m
4. ← Turn left onto Route de Windsor/116/143. Continue on 116. 35.5 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue d'Acton/116. Continue on 116. 9.8 km
6. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Éphrem. 83 m
7. • Bear left onto Rue Lanoie. 5.6 km
8. • Bear right onto Rang de la Chute/211. Continue on 211. 4.3 km
9. ← Turn left onto 9e Rang. 10.6 km
10. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/137. 584 m
11. ← Turn left onto Route de Saint-Pie. 4.0 km
12. ← Turn left onto Route 235/235. Continue on 235. 19.8 km
13. → Turn right to take the ramp toward Montréal. 42.9 km
14. • Take exit 11 onto I-87 toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 414 m
15. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 612 m
16. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/New York. 9.8 km
17. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
18. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
19. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 428.2 km
20. • Take exit 426 onto 418 North toward 407 Toll. 10.4 km
21. • Keep left to take 407 West toward Toronto. 101.2 km
22. • Take exit 34 onto 401 West toward London. 7.3 km
23. • Keep left to stay on 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 48.9 km
24. • Take exit 275 onto Homer Watson Boulevard toward Kitchener. 437 m
25. • Keep right to take Homer Watson Boulevard toward Kitchener. 156 m
26. • Bear right onto Homer Watson Boulevard/RR 28. 6.8 km
27. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Block Line Road. 274 m
28. → Turn right onto Kingswood Drive. 70 m
29. → Turn right. 9 m
30. Show all 29 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Richmond – Kitchener

Indicative estimates based on ~797 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 Richmond to Kitchener

The straight-line distance between Richmond (Quebec) and Kitchener (Ontario) is about 705 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: Richmond – Kitchener

Planning a trip from Richmond to Kitchener means budgeting around 797 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 8 h 51 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Ontario 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 Richmond (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6667° N, -72.1500° E. The destination is Kitchener (Ontario), at 43.4186° N, -80.4728° E.

Practical tips for the Richmond – Kitchener drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Kitchener in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Seeley Bay (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 797 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 Richmond – Kitchener route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Richmond → Seeley Bay · Richmond → South Frontenac · Richmond → Rideau Lakes

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