Route from Hamilton to Victoriaville

Distance from Hamilton to Victoriaville

The straight-line distance between Hamilton and Victoriaville is 697.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 788 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 46 min.

Trip cost and route type: Hamilton – Victoriaville

Driving directions from Hamilton to Victoriaville

The map shows the locations of Hamilton (A) and Victoriaville (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 Hamilton to Victoriaville

Real distance: 803.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 58 min

1. • Drive west on King Street West/8. 1.9 km
2. → Take the 403 East ramp toward Toronto. 9.5 km
3. • Take exit 80 on the left toward 407 ETR East. 135.8 km
4. • Take exit 135 onto 418 South toward 401. 9.9 km
5. • Keep left to take 401 East/est toward Kingston. 1.7 km
6. • Keep left to take 401 East/est. 218.2 km
7. • Keep left to take 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 72.1 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 136.4 km
9. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
10. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 77.6 km
11. • Take exit 83 onto 20 toward Québec. 307 m
12. • Keep right to take 20 Est toward Québec. 32.0 km
13. • Keep left to stay on 20. 77.9 km
14. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord/161 toward Bécancour/Trois-Rivières/Sainte-Eulalie/Saint-Valère. 437 m
15. • Keep right to take 955 toward Saint-Samuel/Saint-Albert/Victoriaville/Warwick. 15.0 km
16. ← Turn left onto Route 122/122. Continue on 122. 8.2 km
17. → Turn right onto Boulevard Jutras Ouest. 3.8 km
18. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Académie. 428 m
19. ← Turn left onto Rue Sainte-Victoire. 87 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Hamilton – Victoriaville

Indicative estimates based on ~788 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 Hamilton to Victoriaville

The straight-line distance between Hamilton (Ontario) and Victoriaville (Quebec) is about 697.6 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: Hamilton – Victoriaville

The journey from Hamilton to Victoriaville covers roughly 788 km on the road, equal to 697.6 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 Hamilton (Ontario) — coordinates 43.2567° N, -79.8692° E. The destination is Victoriaville (Quebec), at 46.0500° N, -71.9667° E.

Practical tips for the Hamilton – Victoriaville 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 Victoriaville in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Athens (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 788 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 Hamilton – Victoriaville route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Hamilton → Athens · Hamilton → Brockville · Hamilton → Rideau Lakes

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