Route from Gananoque to Upton

Distance from Gananoque to Upton

The straight-line distance between Gananoque and Upton is 311 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 351 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 54 min.

Trip cost and route type: Gananoque – Upton

Driving directions from Gananoque to Upton

The map shows the locations of Gananoque (A) and Upton (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 Gananoque to Upton

Real distance: 364.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 58 min

1. • Drive south on Oak Street. 261 m
2. ← Turn left onto First Street. 74 m
3. → Turn right onto Hickory Street. 194 m
4. ← Turn left onto King Street West. 339 m
5. • Bear right onto King Street East. 2.9 km
6. → Take the 401 ramp. 70.9 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 136.4 km
8. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
9. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
10. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
11. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 33.0 km
13. • Take exit 55 onto 235 toward Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford/Ange-Gardien/Farnham. 650 m
14. ← Turn left onto Chemin de l'Ange-Gardien/235. Continue on 235. 20.1 km
15. → Turn right onto Chemin de Saint-Dominique. 4.0 km
16. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/137. 584 m
17. ← Turn left onto 9e Rang. 10.6 km
18. → Turn right onto Rang Saint-Georges/211. 9.9 km
19. • Bear right onto Rue Saint-Éphrem. 83 m
20. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/116. 674 m
21. ← Turn left onto Rue Lajoie. 95 m
22. → Turn right onto Rue Phaneuf. 134 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Gananoque – Upton

Indicative estimates based on ~351 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 Gananoque to Upton

The straight-line distance between Gananoque (Ontario) and Upton (Quebec) is about 311 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: Gananoque – Upton

The journey from Gananoque to Upton covers roughly 351 km on the road, equal to 311 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 Gananoque (Ontario) — coordinates 44.3300° N, -76.1700° E. The destination is Upton (Quebec), at 45.6500° N, -72.6833° E.

Practical tips for the Gananoque – Upton 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 Upton in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near South Lancaster (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 351 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 Gananoque – Upton route

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

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