Passenger vehicles
- Standard5 min
- NEXUSNo wait
Commercial vehicles
- StandardNo wait
- FASTClosed
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Lacolle (Montreal), Quebec → Champlain, New York
Lacolle (Montreal) – Champlain border wait time today
LiveChecked with CBP 4 min ago · 5:34 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Quick answer: entering the U.S. at Champlain currently takes Champlain 5 min (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 5:34 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Up to 20 min 21 to 60 min Over 60 min Closed
How to cross from Lacolle (Montreal) to Champlain
Lacolle–Champlain is the main crossing between Montreal and New York, on Autoroute 15 / I-87. The longest lines form on Sunday afternoons and on Quebec long weekends.
These are CBP wait times for entering the United States. For entering Canada, check the wait times published by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Tips for this crossing
- If the wait is long, compare with Highgate Springs (Vermont).
- Use NEXUS if you have it.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take right now to cross from Lacolle (Montreal) to Champlain?
Latest CBP report: Champlain 5 min (standard).
How long does it take to drive from Montreal to the border?
About an hour by car to Lacolle.
Can I use NEXUS at Champlain?
If the port of entry has a NEXUS lane, members can use it; its wait time appears in the table on this page whenever CBP publishes it.
What documents do I need to enter the U.S. at Champlain?
A passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license or NEXUS card if you are a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Other travelers need a passport and the applicable visa or authorization.
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