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

The distance between Essa, ON and Penetanguishene, ON is 77 km by road.

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

The drive from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON covers 77 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Penetanguishene, ON from Essa, ON?

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

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

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

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

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

Essa, ON Penetanguishene, ON

Distance: 77 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON takes about 1 h 20 min via 400. The distance is 77 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 directions19 · 77 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 right onto Highway 400 14 km
9 Take exit slightly right 458 m
10 Keep slightly right 221 m
11 Turn straight onto Horseshoe Valley Road West 971 m
12 Turn left onto Penetanguishene Road 3 km
13 Continue straight onto Sarah Burke Memorial Highway 25 km

14 Continue straight onto County Road 93 5 km
15 Enter roundabout slightly right onto County Road 93 53 m
16 Exit roundabout slightly right onto County Road 93 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Main Street 580 m
18 Turn left 81 m
19 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Penetanguishene, ON to Essa, ON covers roughly the same distance, 77 km.

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How far is it from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON?: The distance between Essa, ON and Penetanguishene, ON is 77 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON?: The drive from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON?: The fastest route from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON covers 77 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Penetanguishene, ON from Essa, ON?: Penetanguishene, ON lies roughly to the north of Essa, ON.
Which roads does the route from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON follow?: The drive from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON mainly follows 400.
Which towns do you pass between Essa, ON and Penetanguishene, ON?: Towns on the route from Essa, ON to Penetanguishene, ON include Innisfil, Barrie, Tay, Midland.

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