How far is it from Highlands, BC, to Powell River, BC, ?

The distance between Highlands, BC, and Powell River, BC, is 250 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Highlands, BC, to Powell River, BC, ?

The drive from Highlands, BC, to Powell River, BC, takes approximately 4 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Highlands, BC, to Powell River, BC, covers 250 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 55 min.

Powell River, BC lies roughly to the north-west of Highlands, BC.

The drive from Highlands, BC to Powell River, BC mainly follows 1, 19, 17. The longest single stretch is 108 km on 19.

Towns on the route from Highlands, BC to Powell River, BC include Metchosin, North Cowichan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Courtenay.

Distance: 250 kmDuration: 4 h 55 min

Driving from Highlands, BC to Powell River, BC takes about 4 h 55 min via 19. The distance is 250 km. The straight-line distance is 165 km. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 250 km

The return trip from Powell River, BC to Highlands, BC covers roughly the same distance, 250 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 September 7, 2026.

How far is it from Highlands, BC, {fromState} to Powell River, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Highlands, BC, {fromState} and Powell River, BC, {toState} is 250 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Highlands, BC, {fromState} to Powell River, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Highlands, BC, {fromState} to Powell River, BC, {toState} takes approximately 4 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Highlands, BC, {fromState} to Powell River, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Highlands, BC, {fromState} to Powell River, BC, {toState} covers 250 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 55 min.
Which direction is Powell River, BC from Highlands, BC?: Powell River, BC lies roughly to the north-west of Highlands, BC.
Which roads does the route from Highlands, BC to Powell River, BC follow?: The drive from Highlands, BC to Powell River, BC mainly follows 1, 19, 17. The longest single stretch is 108 km on 19.
Which towns do you pass between Highlands, BC and Powell River, BC?: Towns on the route from Highlands, BC to Powell River, BC include Metchosin, North Cowichan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Courtenay.