How far is it from Essa, ON, to North Kawartha, ON, ?

The distance between Essa, ON, and North Kawartha, ON, is 259 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Essa, ON, to North Kawartha, ON, ?

The drive from Essa, ON, to North Kawartha, ON, takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Essa, ON, to North Kawartha, ON, ?

The fastest route from Essa, ON, to North Kawartha, ON, covers 259 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.

Which direction is North Kawartha, ON from Essa, ON?

North Kawartha, ON lies roughly to the north-east of Essa, ON.

Which roads does the route from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON follow?

The drive from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON mainly follows 400, 407, 28. The longest single stretch is 57 km on 28.

Which towns do you pass between Essa, ON and North Kawartha, ON?

Towns on the route from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON include Newmarket, Toronto, Oshawa, Peterborough, Douro-Dummer.

Are there charging stations between Essa, ON and North Kawartha, ON?

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

Essa, ON North Kawartha, ON

Distance: 259 kmDuration: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON takes about 3 h 35 min via 28. The distance is 259 km. The straight-line distance is 145 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Barrie, ON. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 259 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 slightly right 2 km
7 Merge slightly left onto Highway 400 55 km
8 Take exit slightly right 802 m
9 Keep slightly left 2 km
10 Merge slightly left onto 407 Express Toll Route 39 km
11 Continue straight onto Highway 407 43 km
12 Keep slightly right 3 km
13 Merge slightly left onto Highway 35/115 5 km

14 Continue straight onto John M. Turner Memorial Highway 32 km
15 Continue straight onto Highway 7/115 7 km
16 Take exit slightly right 422 m
17 Merge slightly left onto Highway 7 7 km
18 Turn left onto Highway 28 57 km
19 Turn left 26 m
20 Arrive

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The return trip from North Kawartha, ON to Essa, ON covers roughly the same distance, 259 km.

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Charging points along the way

1 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 249 km

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

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North Kawartha, ON → Faraday, ON40 km · 45 min North Kawartha, ON → Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ)75 km · 1 h 15 min North Kawartha, ON → Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, ON38 km · 45 min North Kawartha, ON → Bancroft, ON46 km · 50 min North Kawartha, ON → Peterborough, ON60 km · 1 h 5 min North Kawartha, ON → Trent Lakes, ON70 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 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Essa, ON, {fromState} to North Kawartha, ON, {toState}?: The distance between Essa, ON, {fromState} and North Kawartha, ON, {toState} is 259 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essa, ON, {fromState} to North Kawartha, ON, {toState}?: The drive from Essa, ON, {fromState} to North Kawartha, ON, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Essa, ON, {fromState} to North Kawartha, ON, {toState}?: The fastest route from Essa, ON, {fromState} to North Kawartha, ON, {toState} covers 259 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is North Kawartha, ON from Essa, ON?: North Kawartha, ON lies roughly to the north-east of Essa, ON.
Which roads does the route from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON follow?: The drive from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON mainly follows 400, 407, 28. The longest single stretch is 57 km on 28.
Which towns do you pass between Essa, ON and North Kawartha, ON?: Towns on the route from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON include Newmarket, Toronto, Oshawa, Peterborough, Douro-Dummer.
Are there charging stations between Essa, ON and North Kawartha, ON?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Essa, ON to North Kawartha, ON, including 472 Bayfield Street, Barrie (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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