Route from South Glengarry to Alma

Distance from South Glengarry to Alma

The straight-line distance between South Glengarry and Alma is 434.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 491 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 27 min.

Trip cost and route type: South Glengarry – Alma

Driving directions from South Glengarry to Alma

The map shows the locations of South Glengarry (A) and Alma (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 South Glengarry to Alma

Real distance: 592.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 36 min

1. • Drive northeast on Maple Road. 2.3 km
2. → Turn right onto County Road 34/CR 34. 9.7 km
3. → Turn right to take the 401 Est ramp toward Montreal. 42.2 km
4. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
5. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 77.6 km
6. • Take exit 83 onto 20 toward Québec. 307 m
7. • Keep right to take 20 Est toward Québec. 32.0 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 20. 182.4 km
9. • Take exit 312-N on the left onto 73 Nord toward Québec/Pont Pierre-Laporte. 7.7 km
10. • Keep left to take 73/Autoroute Henri-IV. 3.1 km
11. • Keep left to stay on Autoroute Henri-IV. 2.3 km
12. • Keep left to take 573 Nord toward Shannon. 9.4 km
13. → Turn right onto Route Léo-Major/371. 3.3 km
14. → Turn right onto Boulevard Valcartier. 1.3 km
15. ← Turn left onto Rue Lepire. 2.8 km
16. ← Turn left onto Avenue du Lac-Saint-Charles. 442 m
17. → Turn right onto Rue Jacques-Bédard. 2.6 km
18. → Turn right onto Avenue de la Rivière-Jaune. 313 m
19. ← Turn left onto Rue de la Durance. 145 m
20. → Turn right. 127 m
21. • Bear right onto Autoroute Laurentienne. 114.6 km
22. • Take the 169 Nord exit toward Alma/Roberval. 505 m
23. ← Turn left onto Route d'Hébertville/169. 85.8 km
24. ← Turn left. 29 m
25. • Bear right onto Route d'Hébertville/169/170. Continue on 169. 9.1 km
26. • Bear left onto Rue Collard. 321 m
27. → Turn right onto Avenue Bégin Nord. 64 m
28. ← Turn left onto Rue Sacré-Coeur Ouest. 420 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: South Glengarry – Alma

Indicative estimates based on ~491 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 South Glengarry to Alma

The straight-line distance between South Glengarry (Ontario) and Alma (Quebec) is about 434.1 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: South Glengarry – Alma

Driving directions from South Glengarry to Alma: estimated road distance 491 km, indicative time about 5 h 27 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 South Glengarry (Ontario) — coordinates 45.2000° N, -74.5833° E. The destination is Alma (Quebec), at 48.5500° N, -71.6500° E.

Practical tips for the South Glengarry – Alma 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 Alma in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Grand-Mère (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 491 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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Routes with intermediate stops: South Glengarry → Grand-Mère · South Glengarry → Saint-Élie · South Glengarry → Shawinigan

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