Route from Monkton to Knowlton

Distance from Monkton to Knowlton

The straight-line distance between Monkton and Knowlton is 704.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 796 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 50 min.

Trip cost and route type: Monkton – Knowlton

Driving directions from Monkton to Knowlton

The map shows the locations of Monkton (A) and Knowlton (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 Monkton to Knowlton

Real distance: 829.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 56 min

1. • Drive northeast on Winstanley Street. 18.7 km
2. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street West/23/CR 86. 1.1 km
3. ← Turn left onto Wallace Avenue North/23. 22.1 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wellington Road 109/109. 36 m
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Wellington Road 109/109. Continue on 109. 51.0 km
6. → Turn right onto Riddell Road. 6.9 km
7. ← Turn left onto Highway 10/10. 472 m
8. • Bear right toward 9/Highway 9 East/Newmarket. 218 m
9. • Bear right onto Highway 9/9. 40.1 km
10. → Take the 400 South ramp toward Toronto. 26.7 km
11. • Keep right to take exit 26 onto 407 ETR. 802 m
12. • Keep left to take 407 ETR East. 69.1 km
13. • Take exit 135 onto 418 South toward 401. 9.9 km
14. • Keep left to take 401 East/est toward Kingston. 1.7 km
15. • Keep left to take 401 East/est. 218.2 km
16. • Keep left to take 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 72.1 km
17. • Keep left to stay on 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 136.4 km
18. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
19. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
20. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
21. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
22. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 68.3 km
23. • Take exit 90 onto 243 toward Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome. 264 m
24. → Turn right onto Chemin Foster/243. Continue on 243. 3.4 km
25. • Bear left onto Chemin Lakeside/243. 8.2 km
26. → Turn right onto Rue Victoria/Victoria Street. 117 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Monkton – Knowlton

Indicative estimates based on ~796 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 Monkton to Knowlton

The straight-line distance between Monkton (Ontario) and Knowlton (Quebec) is about 704.1 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: Monkton – Knowlton

The route connects Ontario to Quebec: from Monkton to Knowlton you cover roughly 796 km on the road (geometric distance 704.1 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Monkton (Ontario) — coordinates 43.5897° N, -81.0798° E. The destination is Knowlton (Quebec), at 45.2199° N, -72.5104° E.

Practical tips for the Monkton – Knowlton 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 Knowlton in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Verona (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 796 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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