Route from Cobalt to Hudson

Distance from Cobalt to Hudson

The straight-line distance between Cobalt and Hudson is 476.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 538 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 59 min.

Trip cost and route type: Cobalt – Hudson

Driving directions from Cobalt to Hudson

The map shows the locations of Cobalt (A) and Hudson (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 Hudson

Real distance: 646.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 46 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. 129.8 km
14. • Take exit 22 toward Côte Saint-Charles/Hudson/Saint-Lazare. 399 m
15. ← Turn left onto Côte Saint-Charles. 1.3 km
16. → Turn right onto Route Harwood/342. 1.5 km
17. ← Turn left. 27 m
18. • Bear right onto Rue Cameron/Cameron Street. 1.0 km
19. → Turn right. 17 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Cobalt – Hudson

Indicative estimates based on ~538 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 Hudson

The straight-line distance between Cobalt (Ontario) and Hudson (Quebec) is about 476.2 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 – Hudson

The journey from Cobalt to Hudson covers roughly 538 km on the road, equal to 476.2 km straight line. The trip connects Ontario to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Cobalt (Ontario) — coordinates 47.4000° N, -79.6833° E. The destination is Hudson (Quebec), at 45.4500° N, -74.1500° E.

Practical tips for the Cobalt – Hudson 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 Hudson in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Petawawa (Ontario).

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 538 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 – Hudson route

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

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

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