Route from Port Hawkesbury to Montréal

Distance from Port Hawkesbury to Montréal

The straight-line distance between Port Hawkesbury and Montréal is 948.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1072 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 55 min.

Trip cost and route type: Port Hawkesbury – Montréal

Driving directions from Port Hawkesbury to Montréal

The map shows the locations of Port Hawkesbury (A) and Montréal (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Port Hawkesbury to Montréal

Real distance: 1,317.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 28 min

1. • Drive northeast on MacSween Street. 24 m
2. ← Turn left onto Granville Street. 1.0 km
3. ← Turn left onto NS 4/Reeves Street. Continue on NS 4. 4.3 km
4. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
5. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
6. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
7. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
8. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
9. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
10. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 20 toward Montréal. 224.7 km
12. • Take exit 90 onto 20 Ouest toward La Prairie/USA. 361 m
13. • Keep left to take 20 Ouest toward La Prairie/USA. 6.4 km
14. • Take exit 82 onto 134 toward Boulevard Taschereau/Pont Jacques-Cartier/Montréal. 410 m
15. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Taschereau. 930 m
16. • Take the 134 Est exit toward Pont Jacques-Cartier/Montréal. 276 m
17. • Bear right onto Pont Jacques-Cartier/134. 3.0 km
18. ↑ Continue. 55 m
19. → Turn right to take the ramp. 701 m
20. → Turn right onto Boulevard René-Lévesque Est. 2.0 km
21. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Laurent. 4 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Port Hawkesbury – Montréal

Indicative estimates based on ~1072 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Port Hawkesbury to Montréal

The straight-line distance between Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia) and Montréal (Quebec) is about 948.8 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Port Hawkesbury – Montréal

The distance from Port Hawkesbury to Montréal is estimated at 1072 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 948.8 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Nova Scotia to Quebec. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.6153° N, -61.3642° E. The destination is Montréal (Quebec), at 45.5089° N, -73.5617° E.

Practical tips for the Port Hawkesbury – Montréal drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Nova Scotia — a province maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands — and reaches Montréal in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Saint Stephen (New Brunswick).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 1072 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Port Hawkesbury – Montréal route

These cities are near the direct route between Port Hawkesbury and Montréal. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Port Hawkesbury → Saint Stephen · Port Hawkesbury → Saint Andrews · Port Hawkesbury → Woodstock

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