Route from North Bay to Candiac

Distance from North Bay to Candiac

The straight-line distance between North Bay and Candiac is 470.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 532 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 54 min.

Trip cost and route type: North Bay – Candiac

Driving directions from North Bay to Candiac

The map shows the locations of North Bay (A) and Candiac (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 North Bay to Candiac

Real distance: 591.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 12 min

1. • Drive northwest on Old Callendar Road. 1.1 km
2. → Turn right onto Fisher Street. 1.2 km
3. → Turn right toward 11 South/17 East/Toronto/Ottawa. 1.1 km
4. • Take exit 344 onto 17 East toward Ottawa. 59.5 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. 280.7 km
6. • Take exit 131 onto 416 South/416 Sud toward 401. 40.9 km
7. • Take exit 34 onto 43/Leeds & Grenville Road 43 toward Kemptville/Merrickville/Winchester. 539 m
8. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 3.2 km
9. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 19.6 km
10. • Bear right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 25.0 km
11. → Turn right to take the 401 ramp. 105.4 km
12. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
13. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 40.9 km
14. • Take exit 47 onto 730 toward Saint-Constant/Sainte-Catherine/Pont Honoré-Mercier. 4.0 km
15. • Take the Route 132 exit onto 132 Est toward Saint Catherine. 5.4 km
16. • Take the Ch. St-François-Xavier / Avenue de Fouquet exit onto Ch. St-Francois-Xavier/Avenue de Fouquet. 557 m
17. • Keep right at the fork. 528 m
18. ← Turn left onto Avenue Fouquet. 236 m
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenue des Flandres. 439 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: North Bay – Candiac

Indicative estimates based on ~532 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 North Bay to Candiac

The straight-line distance between North Bay (Ontario) and Candiac (Quebec) is about 470.5 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: North Bay – Candiac

The route connects Ontario to Quebec: from North Bay to Candiac you cover roughly 532 km on the road (geometric distance 470.5 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 North Bay (Ontario) — coordinates 46.3000° N, -79.4500° E. The destination is Candiac (Quebec), at 45.3800° N, -73.5200° E.

Practical tips for the North Bay – Candiac 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 Candiac in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Campbell’s Bay (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 532 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 North Bay – Candiac route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: North Bay → Campbell’s Bay · North Bay → Fort-Coulonge · North Bay → Shawville

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