Kingston, New York to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

255.9 miles 411.9 km · straight line
319.9 miles estimated 514.9 km · driving distance
6h 26min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Kingston, New York from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Kingston, New York to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 255.9 miles (411.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNW of Kingston, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 319.9 miles, taking about 6h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Kingston, New York is in New York, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kingston, New York and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kingston, New York to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 26min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 43min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 7min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingston, New York & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Kingston, New York
41.93°N, 74.00°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients