Route from Mattawa to Waterloo

Distance from Mattawa to Waterloo

The straight-line distance between Mattawa and Waterloo is 490.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 555 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 10 min.

Trip cost and route type: Mattawa – Waterloo

Driving directions from Mattawa to Waterloo

The map shows the locations of Mattawa (A) and Waterloo (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 Mattawa to Waterloo

Real distance: 627.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 29 min

1. • Drive north. 25 m
2. → Turn right onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. 249.1 km
3. • Take exit 163 onto Panmure Road. 625 m
4. → Turn right onto Panmure Road/chemin Panmure. 2.3 km
5. ← Turn left onto Upper Dwyer Hill Road/chemin Upper Dwyer Hill/3. Continue on 3. 23.0 km
6. ← Turn left onto Fallowfield Road/chemin Fallowfield/12. 19.0 km
7. → Take the 416 South/416 Sud ramp toward Prescott. 31.6 km
8. • Take exit 34 onto 43/Leeds & Grenville Road 43 toward Kemptville/Merrickville/Winchester. 539 m
9. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 3.2 km
10. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 19.6 km
11. • Bear right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 25.0 km
12. → Turn right to take the 401 ramp. 105.4 km
13. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
14. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
15. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
16. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
17. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 68.3 km
18. • Take exit 90 onto 243 toward Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome. 264 m
19. ← Turn left onto Chemin Foster/243. 2.9 km
20. ← Turn left onto Route 112/112/243. Continue on 112/243. 2.5 km
21. ← Turn left. 51 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Mattawa – Waterloo

Indicative estimates based on ~555 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 Mattawa to Waterloo

The straight-line distance between Mattawa (Ontario) and Waterloo (Quebec) is about 490.8 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: Mattawa – Waterloo

The trip from Mattawa to Waterloo covers about 555 km on the road (490.8 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Ontario to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Mattawa (Ontario) — coordinates 46.3167° N, -78.7000° E. The destination is Waterloo (Quebec), at 45.3500° N, -72.5167° E.

Practical tips for the Mattawa – Waterloo 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 Waterloo in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Val-des-Monts (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 555 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 Mattawa – Waterloo route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Mattawa → Val-des-Monts · Mattawa → Buckingham · Mattawa → Cantley

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