Route from Napanee to Howick

Distance from Napanee to Howick

The straight-line distance between Napanee and Howick is 266 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 301 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: Napanee – Howick

Driving directions from Napanee to Howick

The map shows the locations of Napanee (A) and Howick (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 Napanee to Howick

Real distance: 310.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 5 min

1. • Drive southeast on East Street. 216 m
2. ← Turn left onto Dundas Street East/CR 2. Continue on CR 2. 660 m
3. ← Turn left onto Palace Road/CR 5. 66.7 km
4. • Keep left to take 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 72.1 km
5. • Keep left to stay on 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 136.4 km
6. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
7. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 16.8 km
8. • Take exit 22 onto 236 toward Chemin Saint-Louis/Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois. 1.3 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 236/Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois. 3.1 km
10. ← Turn left onto Rang Saint-Laurent. 6.2 km
11. → Turn right onto Rang Laberge. 2.4 km
12. ← Turn left onto Rang du Dix. 361 m
13. → Turn right onto Route 138/138. 722 m
14. ← Turn left onto Rue Mill. 1.3 km
15. • Bear right onto Rue Colville. 344 m
16. → Turn right onto Rue Logan. 104 m
17. ← Turn left onto Rue de l'Académie. 201 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Napanee – Howick

Indicative estimates based on ~301 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 Napanee to Howick

The straight-line distance between Napanee (Ontario) and Howick (Quebec) is about 266 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: Napanee – Howick

Driving directions from Napanee to Howick: estimated road distance 301 km, indicative time about 3 h 20 min by car. The route connects Ontario to Quebec — 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 with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Napanee (Ontario) — coordinates 44.2500° N, -76.9500° E. The destination is Howick (Quebec), at 45.1833° N, -73.8500° E.

Practical tips for the Napanee – Howick 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 Howick in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Cardinal (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 301 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 Napanee – Howick route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Napanee → Cardinal · Napanee → Prescott · Napanee → Iroquois

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