Orbit Into the US
| Cars | 40 min |
| NEXUS | No wait |
| Trucks | 15 min |
| FAST (trucks) | No wait |
CBP · At 11:00 am EST
Into Canada
| Cars | No wait |
| Trucks | No wait |
CBSA · 2026-11-01 10:15 EST
Border wait times · New York
Champlain crossing wait time right now
Live border wait at the Champlain crossing (Champlain, New York): into the US and into Canada, for cars, NEXUS and trucks, with the crossings nearby.
Updated 11:00 AM Detroit time
Crossings nearby, right now
| Crossing | Cars into the US |
|---|---|
| Highgate Springs crossing | No wait |
| Champlain crossing | 40 min |
Right now the Highgate Springs crossing is faster: no wait into the US for cars, against 40 minutes here.
Questions
How long is the wait at the Champlain crossing right now?
Cars going into the US are waiting 40 minutes as of the last update (at 11:00 am EST). Into Canada: no wait. This page updates every few minutes.
Where do these wait times come from?
Into the US: U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Into Canada: the Canada Border Services Agency (Open Government Licence – Canada). Orbit checks them every few minutes and shows their times.
Is there a faster crossing than the Champlain crossing?
Right now the Highgate Springs crossing is faster: no wait into the US for cars, against 40 minutes here.
What is NEXUS?
NEXUS is the trusted traveler program for the US–Canada border. Members use their own lanes, which are usually much faster.
Times are each agency's own and can change quickly; follow the signs at the crossing. Last checked Sun, Nov 1, 11:00 AM.
Crossing on your route?Orbit shows the wait at the crossing ahead and offers a faster one nearby, with the wait counted in your arrival time.
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