Monitor Richmond Hill Traffic in Real-Time
Access 500+ live traffic cameras throughout Richmond Hill and York Region. Our interactive map provides real-time views of Highway 404, Yonge Street, Highway 7, and Bayview Avenue across one of the GTA's most heavily-travelled suburban corridors. Whether you're commuting south to Toronto on the 404, navigating Yonge Street through downtown Richmond Hill, or heading east-west along Highway 7, our live feeds give you the visibility you need. No account required — just click and start watching live traffic instantly.
VIEW RICHMOND HILL CAMERAS →Richmond Hill Coverage Areas
Richmond Hill sits along the historic Yonge Street corridor and straddles Highway 404, making it a critical throughway for commuters travelling between Toronto and northern York Region. According to Statistics Canada, residents of Richmond Hill face a significant daily commute, with an average one-way duration of 30.3 minutes as of 2021. The city's transport network handles a massive volume of professional and transit-related traffic, with peak congestion typically recorded between 9:00 AM and 11:59 AM.
According to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), the implementation of the COMPASS freeway traffic management system—which relies on high-density traffic camera networks—has been shown to decrease average incident durations on major highways from 86 minutes down to just 30 minutes.
Our camera network covers the highways and arterial roads that carry hundreds of thousands of vehicles through this growing city every day.
Highway 404 Corridor
140+ Live Cameras
Comprehensive monitoring of Richmond Hill's primary north-south highway. Track conditions from the Elgin Mills Road interchange through Major Mackenzie Drive, 16th Avenue, and south toward the 401. Every major on-ramp and off-ramp is covered.
Yonge Street Corridor
130+ Live Cameras
Real-time feeds along Ontario's most famous street as it runs through the heart of Richmond Hill. Monitor traffic from Steeles Avenue north through downtown Richmond Hill, past Hillcrest Mall, and up to Elgin Mills Road.
Highway 7 & Bayview Avenue
120+ Live Cameras
Live views of Richmond Hill's busiest east-west and north-south arterials. Highway 7 between Yonge Street and Highway 404 is a chronic bottleneck, while Bayview Avenue carries heavy residential traffic through the city's east side.
Leslie Street & Local Roads
110+ Live Cameras
Street-level coverage of Richmond Hill's residential and commercial corridors. Monitor intersections along Leslie Street, Bathurst Street, Major Mackenzie Drive, and 16th Avenue for real-time conditions on local surface streets.
Features
Interactive Map
View all Richmond Hill cameras on an interactive map with real-time clustering
Grid View
Browse cameras in a filterable grid with search and sort options
Save Favorites
Bookmark frequently-used cameras for quick access
Live Updates
Real-time feeds from MTO (511 Ontario) and York Region systems
24/7 Access
Monitor traffic conditions any time of day or night
Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design works on all devices
About Richmond Hill Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 500+ live traffic cameras throughout Richmond Hill and the surrounding York Region. Our platform aggregates feeds from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) 511 system and York Region municipal cameras, delivering comprehensive coverage of one of the GTA's most important suburban centres. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ official sources worldwide.
Richmond Hill is home to over 200,000 residents and sits at the geographic centre of York Region, straddling the Yonge Street corridor that has served as the city's backbone since its founding in the 1800s. The intersection of Yonge Street and Highway 7 forms one of York Region's busiest junctions, while Highway 404 carries the bulk of commuter traffic toward Toronto's core. Our platform provides live feeds from both the MTO highway network and York Region's intersection camera system, covering major routes including Bayview Avenue, Leslie Street, Bathurst Street, Major Mackenzie Drive, and Elgin Mills Road.
For broader coverage, explore our Ontario traffic cameras page for province-wide feeds, or check Toronto traffic cameras for coverage of the 401, DVP, and Gardiner Expressway. You can also view cameras across Canada from coast to coast.
Build Your Richmond Hill Commute Route
Monitor every camera along your daily commute through Richmond Hill and into Toronto. Save your Highway 404 or Yonge Street route for instant access during morning rush hour or winter storms. Learn how to check traffic before your commute and cut your travel time.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →Richmond Hill's Traffic Challenges
Richmond Hill's central position in York Region and its role as a major 404 corridor city create predictable but intense congestion patterns that demand real-time monitoring.
Key Congestion Points & Seasonal Alerts
- Highway 404 Morning Crawl: Southbound 404 from Elgin Mills to the 401 experiences severe congestion from 7:00–9:30 AM daily. Accidents near the Major Mackenzie or 16th Avenue interchanges can add 30–45 minutes to a typical commute into Toronto.
- Yonge Street Gridlock: Yonge Street through downtown Richmond Hill between Highway 7 and Elgin Mills Road is one of York Region's slowest corridors during peak hours. Construction related to the planned Yonge North subway extension compounds existing delays.
- Highway 7 Bottleneck: The stretch of Highway 7 between Yonge Street and Highway 404 carries both local and regional traffic, creating chronic gridlock during morning and evening rush periods.
- Winter Lake-Effect Conditions: Snow squalls moving across the GTA can create sudden whiteout conditions on the 404 while surface streets remain passable. Live camera feeds provide visual confirmation of actual road conditions before you commit to a route.
Watch Richmond Hill Highway Traffic Live
Check the Highway 404 and Yonge Street corridors in real-time. Monitor conditions at the 404/Highway 7 interchange and avoid York Region gridlock by timing your departure.
VIEW HIGHWAY CAMERAS →Using TrafficVision.Live in Ontario
TrafficVision.Live aggregates feeds from 600+ official sources, including MTO (511 Ontario) and York Region, into one seamless interface. Our platform provides access to 135,000+ live feeds across 130+ countries.
Use our interactive map to find cameras at specific Richmond Hill intersections, or switch to grid view for side-by-side monitoring of Highway 404 conditions at multiple points along your route. Whether you're commuting from Richmond Hill to the Financial District, checking Yonge Street conditions before a shopping trip, or monitoring Bayview Avenue during school drop-off hours, our system works 24/7 on any device. Save your most-used cameras as favorites and build custom routes for one-click commute monitoring.
How many traffic cameras are available in Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill has over 500 live traffic cameras available through our platform, combining provincial MTO highway feeds from Highway 404 and Highway 7 with York Region municipal street cameras covering Yonge Street, Bayview Avenue, and local intersections.
Can I monitor Highway 404 commuter traffic to Toronto?
Yes, we provide comprehensive camera coverage of the entire Highway 404 corridor through Richmond Hill, from Elgin Mills Road south to the 401 interchange. You can check southbound conditions before starting your morning commute and track northbound traffic for the evening return.
Are Richmond Hill traffic cameras free to use?
Yes, all Richmond Hill and York Region traffic camera feeds on TrafficVision.Live are completely free to access and are available 24/7 with no account required.
Does TrafficVision.Live cover Yonge Street through Richmond Hill?
Yes, our platform includes extensive camera coverage along the Yonge Street corridor through Richmond Hill, from Steeles Avenue north through downtown Richmond Hill and up to Elgin Mills Road, covering every major intersection along this historic route.
Do these cameras help during Richmond Hill winter storms?
Absolutely. Live camera feeds provide visual confirmation of actual snow accumulation, road plowing status, and visibility conditions on Richmond Hill highways and streets during winter weather events — far more reliable than text-based forecasts alone.
Ready to View Richmond Hill Cameras?
Stop guessing about conditions on the 404 and Yonge Street. Live traffic cameras show you real-time road conditions across Richmond Hill and York Region before you leave home.
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