Day trip from Kent to Victoria
Victoria lies 144 km (89 mi) north-west of Kent, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 144 km (89 mi) apart, Victoria is a realistic day trip from Kent: about 2 h 20 min each way by road.
| Kent | Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 126,952 | 289,625 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What changes when you arrive in Victoria
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Victoria
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Royal British Columbia Museum | 350,000 | 2012 |
| Craigdarroch Castle | 150,000 | — |
| James Bay Branch | 139,447 | 2018 |
The busiest is Royal British Columbia Museum at 350,000 visitors in 2012. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Victoria
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Staying in Victoria
Live rooms and prices for Victoria are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Victoria
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Victoria from Kent?
144 km (89 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kent; by road roughly 175 km (109 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kent to Victoria by road?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kent and Victoria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Victoria?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.