How far is it from Penetanguishene, ON, to Essa, ON, ?

The distance between Penetanguishene, ON, and Essa, ON, is 76 km by road.

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

The drive from Penetanguishene, ON, to Essa, ON, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Penetanguishene, ON, to Essa, ON, ?

The fastest route from Penetanguishene, ON, to Essa, ON, covers 76 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Essa, ON from Penetanguishene, ON?

Essa, ON lies roughly to the south of Penetanguishene, ON.

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

The drive from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON mainly follows 400.

Which towns do you pass between Penetanguishene, ON and Essa, ON?

Towns on the route from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON include Midland, Tay, Barrie, Innisfil.

Are there charging stations between Penetanguishene, ON and Essa, ON?

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

Penetanguishene, ON Essa, ON

Distance: 76 kmDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON takes about 1 h 15 min via 400. The distance is 76 km. The straight-line distance is 59 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Barrie, ON. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 76 km

1 Depart left 59 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Poyntz Street 81 m
3 Turn right onto Main Street 646 m
4 Continue straight onto County Road 93 2 km
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto County Road 93 48 m
6 Exit roundabout straight onto County Road 93 5 km
7 Continue straight onto Sarah Burke Memorial Highway 24 km
8 Take ramp slightly right 601 m

9 Merge slightly left onto Highway 400 34 km
10 Take exit slightly right 2 km
11 Turn right onto Innisfil Beach Road 4 km
12 At end of road, turn left onto Barrie Street 506 m
13 Turn right onto Robert Street 980 m
14 Continue straight onto County Road 21 5 km
15 Turn left onto 8th Line 840 m
16 Arrive right onto 8th Line

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The return trip from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON covers roughly the same distance, 76 km.

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Charging points along the way

1 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 52 km

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

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Essa, ON → Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON36 km · 35 min Essa, ON → King, ON38 km · 35 min Essa, ON → Scugog, ON100 km · 1 h 45 min Essa, ON → Innisfil, ON20 km · 25 min Essa, ON → Adjala-Tosorontio, ON25 km · 30 min Essa, ON → New Tecumseth, ON32 km · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Penetanguishene, ON, {fromState} to Essa, ON, {toState}?: The distance between Penetanguishene, ON, {fromState} and Essa, ON, {toState} is 76 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Penetanguishene, ON, {fromState} to Essa, ON, {toState}?: The drive from Penetanguishene, ON, {fromState} to Essa, ON, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Penetanguishene, ON, {fromState} to Essa, ON, {toState}?: The fastest route from Penetanguishene, ON, {fromState} to Essa, ON, {toState} covers 76 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Essa, ON from Penetanguishene, ON?: Essa, ON lies roughly to the south of Penetanguishene, ON.
Which roads does the route from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON follow?: The drive from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON mainly follows 400.
Which towns do you pass between Penetanguishene, ON and Essa, ON?: Towns on the route from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON include Midland, Tay, Barrie, Innisfil.
Are there charging stations between Penetanguishene, ON and Essa, ON?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON, including 472 Bayfield Street, Barrie (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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