Day trip from Coquitlam to Richmond
Richmond lies 29 km (18 mi) south-west of Coquitlam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 29 km (18 mi) apart, Richmond is a realistic day trip from Coquitlam: about 28 min each way by road.
| Coquitlam | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 148,625 | 209,937 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Richmond
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse (Main) Branch | 969,186 | 2018 |
| Ironwood Branch | 167,569 | 2018 |
| Cambie Branch | 102,100 | 2018 |
The busiest is Brighouse (Main) Branch at 969,186 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Coquitlam?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Coquitlam; by road roughly 35 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Coquitlam to Richmond by road?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coquitlam and Richmond?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.