Day trip from Ottawa to Kingston
Kingston lies 145 km (90 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 145 km (90 mi) apart, Kingston is a realistic day trip from Ottawa: about 2 h 22 min each way by road.
| Ottawa | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 132,485 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Kingston
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Frontenac Public Library | 14,882 | 2016 |
The busiest is Kingston Frontenac Public Library at 14,882 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Kingston Fortifications.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kingston
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Staying in Kingston
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Ottawa?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 177 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Kingston by road?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Kingston?
No, both are on America/Toronto 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.