Route from Cardinal to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Distance from Cardinal to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

The straight-line distance between Cardinal and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is 175.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 211 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 21 min.

Trip cost and route type: Cardinal – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Driving directions from Cardinal to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

The map shows the locations of Cardinal (A) and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (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 Cardinal to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Real distance: 207.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 3 h 4 min

1. • Drive northwest on Meadowland Drive. 167 m
2. ← Turn left onto St Lawrence Street. 255 m
3. → Turn right onto County Road 2/CR 2. 543 m
4. → Turn right onto Shanly Road/CR 22. Continue on CR 22. 2.9 km
5. ← Turn left to take the 401 ramp. 125.6 km
6. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
7. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 56.7 km
8. • Take exit 62 onto 104 toward La Prairie/Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. 390 m
9. ← Turn left onto Route Édouard-VII/217. 195 m
10. → Turn right onto Chemin de Saint-Jean/104. Continue on 104. 14.9 km
11. → Take the 35 ramp. 3.4 km
12. • Take exit 43 onto 223. 477 m
13. → Turn right onto Boulevard du Séminaire Nord/223. 1.0 km
14. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Hubert. 165 m
15. ← Turn left onto Rue Morais. 98 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Cardinal – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Indicative estimates based on ~211 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 Cardinal to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

The straight-line distance between Cardinal (Ontario) and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec) is about 175.9 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: Cardinal – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

The journey from Cardinal to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu covers roughly 211 km on the road, equal to 175.9 km straight line. The trip connects Ontario to Quebec and is classified as a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Cardinal (Ontario) — coordinates 44.7930° N, -75.3794° E. The destination is Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec), at 45.3167° N, -73.2667° E.

Practical tips for the Cardinal – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Ontario — a province Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north — and reaches Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Huntingdon (Quebec).

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 211 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 Cardinal – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu route

These cities are near the direct route between Cardinal and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Cardinal → Huntingdon · Cardinal → South Lancaster · Cardinal → Lancaster

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