Route from Cobalt to Howick

Distance from Cobalt to Howick

The straight-line distance between Cobalt and Howick is 511.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 578 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Cobalt – Howick

Driving directions from Cobalt to Howick

The map shows the locations of Cobalt (A) and Howick (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 Cobalt to Howick

Real distance: 690.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 28 min

1. • Drive southwest on Hudson Bay Road. 405 m
2. → Turn right onto Prospect Avenue. 109 m
3. • Bear left onto Silver Street. 289 m
4. • Bear left onto Cobalt Street. 172 m
5. → Turn right onto Miller Street. 6.2 km
6. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 136.0 km
7. ← Turn left onto 11/17/Highway 11 & 17. Continue on 11/17. 4.0 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. 18.1 km
16. • Take exit 22 onto 236 toward Chemin Saint-Louis/Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois. 1.3 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 236/Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois. 3.1 km
18. ← Turn left onto Rang Saint-Laurent. 6.2 km
19. → Turn right onto Rang Laberge. 2.4 km
20. ← Turn left onto Rang du Dix. 361 m
21. → Turn right onto Route 138/138. 722 m
22. ← Turn left onto Rue Mill. 1.3 km
23. • Bear right onto Rue Colville. 344 m
24. → Turn right onto Rue Logan. 104 m
25. ← Turn left onto Rue de l'Académie. 201 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Cobalt – Howick

Indicative estimates based on ~578 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 Cobalt to Howick

The straight-line distance between Cobalt (Ontario) and Howick (Quebec) is about 511.3 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: Cobalt – Howick

The distance from Cobalt to Howick is estimated at 578 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 511.3 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Ontario 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 Cobalt (Ontario) — coordinates 47.4000° N, -79.6833° E. The destination is Howick (Quebec), at 45.1833° N, -73.8500° E.

Practical tips for the Cobalt – Howick 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 Howick in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Fort-Coulonge (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 578 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 Cobalt – Howick route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Cobalt → Fort-Coulonge · Cobalt → Pembroke · Cobalt → Petawawa

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