Passenger vehicles
- Standard5 min
- NEXUSNo wait
Commercial vehicles
- StandardNo wait
- FASTClosed
Champlain border wait time right now
LiveChecked with CBP a few seconds ago · 5:45 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Now: passenger vehicles Standard: 5 min; passenger vehicles NEXUS: No wait; commercial vehicles Standard: No wait. Source: CBP, checked at 5:45 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Car · Standard5 min
Hours24 hrs/day
Statistics
What is the best time to cross at Champlain?
We are collecting data. We save every CBP report to calculate the average wait by hour and day. So far we have 3 of the 24 readings needed for Cars · Standard.
In the meantime, see the best times to cross guide.
What is the Champlain border crossing?
The Champlain border crossing is a U.S. land port of entry operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the border between Lacolle (Montreal), Quebec and Champlain, New York. Here you can see the estimated wait time to enter the U.S. in each lane and the number of open lanes, according to the latest CBP report.
CBP measures the delay from the moment you reach the end of the line until the inspection booth. If the report is more than an hour old, take it with caution: the line may have changed.
Approximate location: Champlain, New York, United States (44.987, -73.446).
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at the Champlain border crossing right now?
Latest CBP report: passenger vehicles Standard: 5 min; passenger vehicles NEXUS: No wait; commercial vehicles Standard: No wait. This page refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
What are the hours of the Champlain border crossing?
CBP publishes these hours: 24 hrs/day. SENTRI and Ready Lane lanes may have different hours.
Which lane should I use at Champlain?
If you have NEXUS, use its dedicated lane. With RFID-enabled documents (passport card, enhanced driver's license) you can use Ready Lane where available. Otherwise, use the Standard lane.
Useful guides
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