How far is it from Essa, ON, to Lake of Bays, ON, ?

The distance between Essa, ON, and Lake of Bays, ON, is 176 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Essa, ON, to Lake of Bays, ON, ?

The drive from Essa, ON, to Lake of Bays, ON, takes approximately 2 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Essa, ON, to Lake of Bays, ON, ?

The fastest route from Essa, ON, to Lake of Bays, ON, covers 176 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 35 min.

Which direction is Lake of Bays, ON from Essa, ON?

Lake of Bays, ON lies roughly to the north-east of Essa, ON.

Which roads does the route from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON follow?

The drive from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON mainly follows 11.

Which towns do you pass between Essa, ON and Lake of Bays, ON?

Towns on the route from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON include Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge, Huntsville.

Are there charging stations between Essa, ON and Lake of Bays, ON?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON, including 472 Bayfield Street, Barrie (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

Essa, ON Lake of Bays, ON

Distance: 176 kmDuration: 2 h 35 min

Driving from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON takes about 2 h 35 min via 11. The distance is 176 km. The straight-line distance is 132 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Barrie, ON. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 176 km

1 Depart left onto 8th Line 840 m
2 Turn right onto County Road 21 5 km
3 Continue straight onto Robert Street 980 m
4 At end of road, turn left onto Barrie Street 506 m
5 Turn right onto Innisfil Beach Road 4 km
6 Take ramp left 571 m
7 Merge slightly left onto Highway 400 18 km
8 Keep slightly left onto Highway 11 120 km

9 Take exit slightly right 424 m
10 Continue straight onto Highway 60 23 km
11 Turn straight onto Highway 35 3 km
12 Turn right onto Muskoka 21 Road 2 km
13 Turn right onto Joseph Tapley Road 937 m
14 Arrive left onto Joseph Tapley Road

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The return trip from Lake of Bays, ON to Essa, ON covers roughly the same distance, 176 km.

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Charging points along the way

1 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 151 km

472 Bayfield Street, Barrie472 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 5A2150 kW

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Lake of Bays, ON → Armour, ON70 km · 1 h 15 min Lake of Bays, ON → Gravenhurst, ON79 km · 1 h 15 min Lake of Bays, ON → Huntsville, ON28 km · 30 min Lake of Bays, ON → Algonquin Highlands, ON34 km · 55 min Lake of Bays, ON → Muskoka Airport (YQA)72 km · 1 h 10 min Lake of Bays, ON → Strong, ON83 km · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Essa, ON, {fromState} to Lake of Bays, ON, {toState}?: The distance between Essa, ON, {fromState} and Lake of Bays, ON, {toState} is 176 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essa, ON, {fromState} to Lake of Bays, ON, {toState}?: The drive from Essa, ON, {fromState} to Lake of Bays, ON, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Essa, ON, {fromState} to Lake of Bays, ON, {toState}?: The fastest route from Essa, ON, {fromState} to Lake of Bays, ON, {toState} covers 176 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 35 min.
Which direction is Lake of Bays, ON from Essa, ON?: Lake of Bays, ON lies roughly to the north-east of Essa, ON.
Which roads does the route from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON follow?: The drive from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON mainly follows 11.
Which towns do you pass between Essa, ON and Lake of Bays, ON?: Towns on the route from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON include Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge, Huntsville.
Are there charging stations between Essa, ON and Lake of Bays, ON?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Essa, ON to Lake of Bays, ON, including 472 Bayfield Street, Barrie (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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