Route from Petawawa to Knowlton

Distance from Petawawa to Knowlton

The straight-line distance between Petawawa and Knowlton is 379.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 428 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 46 min.

Trip cost and route type: Petawawa – Knowlton

Driving directions from Petawawa to Knowlton

The map shows the locations of Petawawa (A) and Knowlton (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 Petawawa to Knowlton

Real distance: 493.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 58 min

1. • Drive south on Petawawa Boulevard/CR 51. 408 m
2. → Turn right onto Doran Road/CR 26. 7.0 km
3. ← Turn left onto 17/Highway 17. 109.6 km
4. • Take exit 163 onto Panmure Road. 625 m
5. → Turn right onto Panmure Road/chemin Panmure. 2.3 km
6. ← Turn left onto Upper Dwyer Hill Road/chemin Upper Dwyer Hill/3. Continue on 3. 49.1 km
7. ← Turn left onto Donnelly Drive/promenade Donnelly/2. 98 m
8. → Turn right onto Burritts Avenue/avenue Burritts. 505 m
9. ← Turn left onto Burritts Rapids Road/CR 23. 3.3 km
10. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 16.8 km
11. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 19.6 km
12. • Bear right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 25.0 km
13. → Turn right to take the 401 ramp. 105.4 km
14. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
15. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
16. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
17. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
18. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 68.3 km
19. • Take exit 90 onto 243 toward Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome. 264 m
20. → Turn right onto Chemin Foster/243. Continue on 243. 3.4 km
21. • Bear left onto Chemin Lakeside/243. 8.2 km
22. → Turn right onto Rue Victoria/Victoria Street. 117 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Petawawa – Knowlton

Indicative estimates based on ~428 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 Petawawa to Knowlton

The straight-line distance between Petawawa (Ontario) and Knowlton (Quebec) is about 379.1 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: Petawawa – Knowlton

Looking for directions from Petawawa to Knowlton? The estimated road distance is 428 km (379.1 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 4 h 46 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects Ontario to Quebec. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Petawawa (Ontario) — coordinates 45.9000° N, -77.2833° E. The destination is Knowlton (Quebec), at 45.2199° N, -72.5104° E.

Practical tips for the Petawawa – Knowlton 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 Knowlton in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Alfred (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 428 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 Petawawa – Knowlton route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Petawawa → Alfred · Petawawa → Plantagenet · Petawawa → L’Orignal

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