Route from Ottawa to Asbestos

Distance from Ottawa to Asbestos

The straight-line distance between Ottawa and Asbestos is 295.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 333 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 42 min.

Trip cost and route type: Ottawa – Asbestos

Driving directions from Ottawa to Asbestos

The map shows the locations of Ottawa (A) and Asbestos (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 Ottawa to Asbestos

Real distance: 376.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 35 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rideau Street/rue Rideau/34. 103 m
2. → Turn right onto Mackenzie Avenue/avenue Mackenzie. 90 m
3. • Bear right onto Colonel By Drive/promenade Colonel By. 77 m
4. ← Turn left onto Daly Avenue/avenue Daly. 274 m
5. → Turn right onto Nicholas Street/rue Nicholas. 1.2 km
6. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 20 m
7. • Keep left to take 417 East/417 Est. 4.7 km
8. • Keep right to take 417/Highway 417/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Highway/Autoroute Pierre Elliott Trudeau toward Cornwall/Montréal. 145.8 km
9. • Take exit 32 onto 30 toward Sorel-Tracy/Toronto. 4.1 km
10. • Keep left to stay on 30. 61.8 km
11. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
12. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
13. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 55.8 km
14. • Take exit 78 onto Boulevard de Bromont toward Shefford. 392 m
15. ← Turn left onto Boulevard de Bromont. 187 m
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Chemin Saxby Sud. 5.1 km
17. → Turn right onto Rue Denison Est/112. 5.0 km
18. ← Turn left onto Chemin Warden. 5.7 km
19. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale/241/243. Continue on 243. 15.2 km
20. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale/243. Continue on 243. 9.5 km
21. → Turn right onto Route 222/222/243. Continue on 243. 22.4 km
22. → Turn right onto Rue Bridge. 15.6 km
23. → Turn right onto Rue du Carmel. 2.7 km
24. → Turn right onto Rue Water. 6.3 km
25. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Luc. 1.4 km
26. ← Turn left onto Rue Laurier. 692 m
27. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Jean. 20 m
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Ottawa – Asbestos

Indicative estimates based on ~333 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 Ottawa to Asbestos

The straight-line distance between Ottawa (Ontario) and Asbestos (Quebec) is about 295.1 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: Ottawa – Asbestos

Driving directions from Ottawa to Asbestos: estimated road distance 333 km, indicative time about 3 h 42 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 Ottawa (Ontario) — coordinates 45.4247° N, -75.6950° E. The destination is Asbestos (Quebec), at 45.7667° N, -71.9333° E.

Practical tips for the Ottawa – Asbestos 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 Asbestos in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Boisbriand (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 333 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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