Route from Chelmsford to Lauzon

Distance from Chelmsford to Lauzon

The straight-line distance between Chelmsford and Lauzon is 765 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 864 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 36 min.

Trip cost and route type: Chelmsford – Lauzon

Driving directions from Chelmsford to Lauzon

The map shows the locations of Chelmsford (A) and Lauzon (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 Chelmsford to Lauzon

Real distance: 993.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 9 min

1. • Drive east on Main Street. 176 m
2. → Turn right onto Errington Avenue. 1.6 km
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 144/144. 18.3 km
4. ↑ Stay straight to take the 17 East ramp toward Sudbury. 15.5 km
5. • Keep left to stay on 17. 14.2 km
6. • Keep right to take 17 toward North Bay. 219 m
7. • Bear right onto 17/Highway 17. Continue on 17. 119.2 km
8. • Take exit 344 onto 17 East toward Ottawa. 59.5 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. 280.7 km
10. • Take exit 131 onto 416 South/416 Sud toward 401. 3.7 km
11. • Take exit 72 onto 32 toward Nepean. 573 m
12. ← Turn left onto West Hunt Club Road/chemin West Hunt Club/32. Continue on 32. 19.6 km
13. → Take the 417 East/417 Est ramp toward Montreal. 140.1 km
14. • Take exit 32 onto 30 toward Sorel-Tracy/Toronto. 4.1 km
15. • Keep left to stay on 30. 78.9 km
16. • Take exit 83 onto 20 toward Québec. 307 m
17. • Keep right to take 20 Est toward Québec. 32.0 km
18. • Keep left to stay on 20. 197.4 km
19. • Take exit 327 toward Route Monseigneur-Bourget. 5.0 km
20. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Joseph. 315 m
21. ← Turn left onto Rue George-D.-Davie. 349 m
22. → Turn right. 294 m
23. ← Turn left. 146 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Chelmsford – Lauzon

Indicative estimates based on ~864 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 Chelmsford to Lauzon

The straight-line distance between Chelmsford (Ontario) and Lauzon (Quebec) is about 765 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: Chelmsford – Lauzon

The route from Chelmsford to Lauzon connects Ontario to Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 765 km, with an estimated road distance of 864 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Chelmsford (Ontario) — coordinates 46.5833° N, -81.2000° E. The destination is Lauzon (Quebec), at 46.8333° N, -71.1667° E.

Practical tips for the Chelmsford – Lauzon 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 Lauzon in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Maniwaki (Quebec).

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 864 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 Chelmsford – Lauzon route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Chelmsford → Maniwaki · Chelmsford → Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac · Chelmsford → Mont-Laurier

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