Route Planner Canada

Routenplaner24 is a free route planner for Canada. Enter a start and a destination to get the fastest route with live traffic, the distance in kilometres and turn-by-turn directions.

Route Planner Canada: route, distance and driving time

Canada is huge: the drive from Toronto to Vancouver is more than 4,000 kilometres, and even within one province the next city is often several hours away. Most Canadians live close to the US border – along Highway 401 and Autoroute 20 in Ontario and Quebec, on the Trans-Canada Highway across the Prairies and on the routes through the Rocky Mountains.

The Canada route planner calculates the fastest route between any two places free of charge, with live traffic, up to two alternative routes and turn-by-turn directions. Below you will find popular routes with distances in kilometres, information about tolls and winter driving, and the most important rules of the road.

Popular routes in Canada

Plan a route from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Halifax or Regina to anywhere in Canada. The table shows the distance and driving time for frequently searched routes. Click “Plan route” to load the start and destination into the route planner.

Route	Distance	Driving time*	Plan route
Toronto to Montreal	543 km	6 h 5 min	Plan route
Toronto to Ottawa	451 km	5 h	Plan route
Ottawa to Montreal	199 km	2 h 20 min	Plan route
Montreal to Quebec City	254 km	3 h 25 min	Plan route
Toronto to Niagara Falls	137 km	1 h 55 min	Plan route
Vancouver to Whistler	122 km	1 h 55 min	Plan route
Vancouver to Calgary	972 km	11 h 10 min	Plan route
Calgary to Banff	129 km	1 h 35 min	Plan route
Calgary to Edmonton	300 km	3 h 15 min	Plan route
Edmonton to Jasper	365 km	4 h 5 min	Plan route
Winnipeg to Regina	574 km	6 h 15 min	Plan route
Halifax to Moncton	262 km	2 h 50 min	Plan route

* Driving time for the fastest route without breaks, calculated for normal traffic. “Plan route” calculates the route with live traffic and alternatives.

Tolls in Canada

Most Canadian highways, including the Trans-Canada Highway, are free, and there is no vignette. Tolls are charged on only a few roads and bridges:

Highway 407 ETR (north of Toronto): a fully electronic toll highway without booths. Cameras record your licence plate and the bill is sent by mail, with extra fees if you have no transponder. The rate depends on the distance, the vehicle and the time of day, so the 407 can be expensive – the free Highway 401 runs parallel.
Montreal area: the bridges on Autoroute 25 (to Laval) and Autoroute 30 (near Beauharnois) are tolled electronically.
Cobequid Pass (Highway 104, Nova Scotia): toll for vehicles that are not registered in Nova Scotia.
Border bridges to the United States, such as the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor and the bridges at Niagara Falls, charge a toll.

Ferries: many routes in British Columbia (for example Vancouver to Vancouver Island) and on the East Coast need a car ferry – book ahead in summer.

Rules of the road in Canada at a glance

Speed limits	set by each province: usually 50 km/h in towns, 80–90 km/h on rural roads and 100–110 km/h on highways (up to 120 km/h on some highways in British Columbia)
Drink-driving limit	80 mg alcohol per 100 ml blood is a criminal offence everywhere; most provinces already suspend your licence from 50 mg (0.05%); zero alcohol for new and young drivers
Right turn on red	allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it – but not on the island of Montreal
School buses	when a school bus has its red lights flashing, traffic in both directions must stop on most roads
Winter tires	required in Quebec from 1 December to 15 March (Quebec-registered vehicles) and on most highways in British Columbia from 1 October; strongly recommended everywhere in winter
Mobile phones	hand-held use while driving is banned in all provinces
Units	kilometres and km/h
Emergency number	911

As of November 2026. No liability for accuracy – rules and prices can change.

Tips for driving in Canada

Plan for the distances

Between cities there can be long stretches without a gas station, especially in the north and on the Prairies. Fill up when you can, and check opening hours if you drive at night.

Winter driving

From November to April, snow and ice are common almost everywhere. Check road conditions before crossing the Rockies or driving in the north (for example DriveBC, 511 Alberta, Ontario 511 or Québec 511), and carry a winter emergency kit.

Wildlife

Moose, deer and elk cross the roads especially at dawn and dusk. In national parks such as Banff and Jasper, slow down and never stop on the highway to watch animals.

Routes through the United States

For some long trips, such as Toronto to Winnipeg, the fastest route may lead through the United States. If you do not want to cross the border, add a stop in Canada – for example Sault Ste. Marie or Thunder Bay.

Frequently asked questions

Are there toll roads in Canada?

Only a few. The best known is Highway 407 ETR north of Toronto, which is tolled electronically by licence plate. Tolls also apply on the Autoroute 25 and 30 bridges near Montreal, the Cobequid Pass in Nova Scotia (vehicles from outside Nova Scotia) and some border bridges to the US. The Trans-Canada Highway is free.

Do I need winter tires in Canada?

In Quebec, winter tires are mandatory from 1 December to 15 March for vehicles registered in Quebec. In British Columbia, winter tires are required on most highways from 1 October until 31 March, and on some mountain routes until 30 April. In the other provinces they are not required, but strongly recommended.

What are the speed limits in Canada?

Speed limits are set by the provinces and posted in km/h. As a rule of thumb: 50 km/h in towns, 80 to 90 km/h on rural roads and 100 to 110 km/h on highways. Some highways in British Columbia allow 120 km/h.

How long is the drive from Toronto to Montreal?

The fastest route along Highway 401 and Autoroute 20 is about 543 km long. Without breaks and traffic the driving time is about 6 hours; with breaks and traffic around Toronto and Montreal, plan for 6.5 to 7.5 hours.

Do I need a pass to drive through Banff and Jasper?

You can drive straight through the national parks on the Trans-Canada Highway without a pass. If you stop anywhere in the park – even for a short break – you need a Parks Canada pass, which you can buy online or at the park gates.

Can I turn right on a red light in Canada?

Yes, after coming to a complete stop and giving way to pedestrians and traffic – unless a sign prohibits it. The exception is the island of Montreal, where turning right on red is not allowed.