How far is it from Castlegar, BC, to North Cowichan, BC, ?

The distance between Castlegar, BC, and North Cowichan, BC, is 746 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Castlegar, BC, to North Cowichan, BC, ?

The drive from Castlegar, BC, to North Cowichan, BC, takes approximately 11 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Castlegar, BC, to North Cowichan, BC, covers 746 km with a driving time of approximately 11 h 15 min.

North Cowichan, BC lies roughly to the west of Castlegar, BC.

The drive from Castlegar, BC to North Cowichan, BC mainly follows CN 3, 1. The longest single stretch is 466 km on CN 3.

Towns on the route from Castlegar, BC to North Cowichan, BC include Grand Forks, Oliver, Princeton, Surrey, Vancouver.

Distance: 746 kmDuration: 11 h 15 min

Driving from Castlegar, BC to North Cowichan, BC takes about 11 h 15 min via CN 3. The distance is 746 km. The straight-line distance is 445 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Osoyoos, BC, Ferndale, WA. Driving directions

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The return trip from North Cowichan, BC to Castlegar, BC covers roughly the same distance, 746 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

How far is it from Castlegar, BC, {fromState} to North Cowichan, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Castlegar, BC, {fromState} and North Cowichan, BC, {toState} is 746 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Castlegar, BC, {fromState} to North Cowichan, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Castlegar, BC, {fromState} to North Cowichan, BC, {toState} takes approximately 11 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Castlegar, BC, {fromState} to North Cowichan, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Castlegar, BC, {fromState} to North Cowichan, BC, {toState} covers 746 km with a driving time of approximately 11 h 15 min.
Which direction is North Cowichan, BC from Castlegar, BC?: North Cowichan, BC lies roughly to the west of Castlegar, BC.
Which roads does the route from Castlegar, BC to North Cowichan, BC follow?: The drive from Castlegar, BC to North Cowichan, BC mainly follows CN 3, 1. The longest single stretch is 466 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Castlegar, BC and North Cowichan, BC?: Towns on the route from Castlegar, BC to North Cowichan, BC include Grand Forks, Oliver, Princeton, Surrey, Vancouver.