Route from Elliot Lake to Thurso

Distance from Elliot Lake to Thurso

The straight-line distance between Elliot Lake and Thurso is 578.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 654 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 16 min.

Trip cost and route type: Elliot Lake – Thurso

Driving directions from Elliot Lake to Thurso

The map shows the locations of Elliot Lake (A) and Thurso (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 Elliot Lake to Thurso

Real distance: 715.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 11 min

1. • Drive southeast on Hutchison Avenue. 344 m
2. ← Turn left onto Hillside Drive South. 498 m
3. → Turn right onto Highway 108/108. 25.8 km
4. ← Turn left onto 17/Highway 17. Continue on 17. 130.6 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. 10 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. Continue on 17. 152.6 km
11. ← Turn left onto Paul Martin Drive/41. Continue on Paul Martin Drive. 3.1 km
12. → Turn right onto Irving Street. 117 m
13. ← Turn left onto MacKay Street. 753 m
14. → Turn right onto Pembroke Street East/148. 5.2 km
15. ← Turn left onto Highway 148/Route 148/148. Continue on 148. 139.2 km
16. ← Turn left onto 148/Boulevard des Allumettières. 11.1 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boulevard des Allumettières/148. 1.1 km
18. ← Turn left to take the 148 ramp. 4.1 km
19. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 31.7 km
20. • Take exit 171 onto Chemin Lépine. 399 m
21. • Bear right onto Avenue Lépine. 859 m
22. → Turn right onto Chemin Pagé. 2.6 km
23. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Montréal Est/148. Continue on 148. 11.0 km
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Elliot Lake – Thurso

Indicative estimates based on ~654 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 Elliot Lake to Thurso

The straight-line distance between Elliot Lake (Ontario) and Thurso (Quebec) is about 578.6 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: Elliot Lake – Thurso

The route from Elliot Lake to Thurso connects Ontario to Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 578.6 km, with an estimated road distance of 654 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 Elliot Lake (Ontario) — coordinates 46.3833° N, -82.6500° E. The destination is Thurso (Quebec), at 45.5969° N, -75.2433° E.

Practical tips for the Elliot Lake – Thurso 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 Thurso in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near South River (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 654 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 Elliot Lake – Thurso route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Elliot Lake → South River · Elliot Lake → Mattawa · Elliot Lake → Sundridge

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