Nanaimo to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

57.3 miles 92.2 km · straight line
68.9 miles actual route 110.9 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 11 - CAD 14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Nanaimo from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada?

The distance from Nanaimo to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is 57.3 miles (92.2 km) as the crow flies. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is located SSE of Nanaimo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 68.9 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nanaimo and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Nanaimo to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min CAD 11 - CAD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $6–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Nanaimo & Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Quick Facts

Nanaimo
49.17°N, 123.94°W
America/Vancouver
16m elevation
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
48.43°N, 123.37°W
America/Vancouver
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 434.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM