Route from North Grenville to Rock Forest

Distance from North Grenville to Rock Forest

The straight-line distance between North Grenville and Rock Forest is 290.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 328 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 39 min.

Trip cost and route type: North Grenville – Rock Forest

Driving directions from North Grenville to Rock Forest

The map shows the locations of North Grenville (A) and Rock Forest (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 Grenville to Rock Forest

Real distance: 353.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 50 min

1. • Drive northwest on Rock Road/chemin Rock. 202 m
2. → Turn right onto Beach Road/chemin Beach. Continue on Beach Road. 3.5 km
3. → Turn right onto County Road 44/CR 44. 399 m
4. ← Turn left to take the 416 ramp. 26.4 km
5. • Take exit 1 onto 401 East/16 South toward USA. 2.5 km
6. → Take the 401 Est ramp toward Cornwall. 134.4 km
7. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
8. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
9. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
10. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 104.6 km
12. • Take exit 128 onto 112/Boulevard Bourque. 4.6 km
13. → Turn right onto Chemin Saint-Roch Sud. 3.1 km
14. → Turn right. 17 m
15. Show all 14 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: North Grenville – Rock Forest

Indicative estimates based on ~328 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 Grenville to Rock Forest

The straight-line distance between North Grenville (Ontario) and Rock Forest (Quebec) is about 290.2 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 Grenville – Rock Forest

The journey from North Grenville to Rock Forest covers roughly 328 km on the road, equal to 290.2 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 North Grenville (Ontario) — coordinates 44.9667° N, -75.6500° E. The destination is Rock Forest (Quebec), at 45.3535° N, -71.9888° E.

Practical tips for the North Grenville – Rock Forest 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 Rock Forest in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Howick (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 328 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 Grenville – Rock Forest route

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Routes with intermediate stops: North Grenville → Howick · North Grenville → Beauharnois · North Grenville → Mercier

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