Ogdensburg–Prescott Border Wait Time
Ogdensburg, NY → Prescott, ON · US → Canada (Northbound entry)
Current wait
Travellers
- Travellers0 min
Commercial
- Commercial0 min
ⓘ NEXUS lane wait times aren't published by DriveBC for northbound traffic at this crossing — but the lane exists (the inbound side reports NEXUS).
ⓘ FAST lane wait times aren't published by DriveBC for northbound traffic at this crossing — but the lane exists (the inbound side reports FAST).
Latest snapshot: 10/29/2026, 12:15:10 PM UTC
Best & worst times to cross
Typical wait times by day of week + hour, averaged from the last four weeks of data. Times are approximate local at the crossing.
Quietest
- Sun 12am–1am0 min avg
- Sun 1am–2am0 min avg
- Sun 2am–3am0 min avg
Busiest
- Mon 10pm–11pm3 min avg
- Sat 1pm–2pm3 min avg
- Mon 5pm–6pm2 min avg
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About this crossing
Prescott, ON is a Canada Border Services Agency port of entry. Wait times shown are for travelers and commercial traffic entering Canada from the United States. Numbers come from CBSA's live feed; NEXUS/FAST data, where shown, comes from DriveBC.
Don't Wait is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting for CBP, CBSA or any other government agency.
Typical waits at Ogdensburg–Prescott
Computed from the waits we recorded at this crossing (standard passenger lane, whenever a wait was reported). Past patterns are not a prediction.
Over the last 90 days (25,595 readings), the standard passenger-vehicle lane at Ogdensburg–Prescott averaged 0 min. Weekdays averaged 0 min and weekends 0 min.
The busiest stretch was Saturdays noon–3pm, averaging 2 min. The quietest was Sundays 12am–3am, averaging 0 min. Times are local to the crossing.
Waits stayed under 30 minutes in every reading.
CBSA publishes combined traveller and commercial-flow wait times for vehicles entering Canada here.
Frequently asked
Do I need a passport to enter Canada at Prescott?
Yes. US citizens entering Canada by land need a passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license, or NEXUS card. Citizens of other countries need a passport plus any required eTA or visa. Check Government of Canada travel requirements.
Are NEXUS lanes faster?
NEXUS lanes are typically much faster than standard lanes at busy crossings, especially in BC. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov.
What hours is the Prescott crossing open?
Hours are set by CBSA and can change for holidays or staffing. Most major crossings on this list operate 24/7; smaller ones have reduced hours.
How often are these wait times updated?
CBSA publishes new numbers roughly every hour. We re-poll their feed every five minutes and cache the result.
Why are some numbers missing?
CBSA shows "Not Applicable" when a lane is closed or out of service, and our scraper passes that through unchanged.
When is the best time to cross at Prescott?
In our last 90 days of recorded waits, the quietest stretch for standard passenger vehicles was Sundays 12am–3am (about 0 min on average) and the busiest was Saturdays noon–3pm (about 2 min). Times are local; today's live wait can differ.