Route from Palmerston to Montréal

Distance from Palmerston to Montréal

The straight-line distance between Palmerston and Montréal is 605.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 684 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 36 min.

Trip cost and route type: Palmerston – Montréal

Driving directions from Palmerston to Montréal

The map shows the locations of Palmerston (A) and Montréal (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 Palmerston to Montréal

Real distance: 717.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 39 min

1. • Drive east on Bell Street. 53 m
2. ← Turn left onto William Street. 123 m
3. → Turn right onto Main Street East/CR 123. 7.3 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. 49.2 km
20. • Take exit 55 onto 132 toward Montréal. 426 m
21. • Keep left to take 15 Nord/132 toward Montréal. 2.6 km
22. • Keep left to take 15 Nord toward Montréal/La Prairie. 10.3 km
23. • Take exit 53 onto 15 Nord/20 Ouest/10 toward Pont Champlain/Montréal/Sherbrooke/Quebec. 462 m
24. • Keep left to take 10 Ouest/15 Nord/20 Ouest toward Pont Champlain/Montréal. 5.0 km
25. • Keep right to stay on 10. 299 m
26. • Keep left to take Autoroute Bonaventure/Bonaventure Expressway. 4.7 km
27. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest. 929 m
28. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Saint-Laurent. 407 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Palmerston – Montréal

Indicative estimates based on ~684 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 Palmerston to Montréal

The straight-line distance between Palmerston (Ontario) and Montréal (Quebec) is about 605.4 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: Palmerston – Montréal

The route from Palmerston to Montréal connects Ontario to Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 605.4 km, with an estimated road distance of 684 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Palmerston (Ontario) — coordinates 43.8333° N, -80.8500° E. The destination is Montréal (Quebec), at 45.5089° N, -73.5617° E.

Practical tips for the Palmerston – Montréal 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 Montréal in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Tamworth (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 684 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 Palmerston – Montréal route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Palmerston → Tamworth · Palmerston → Marmora · Palmerston → Verona

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