Route from Stirling to Cowansville

Distance from Stirling to Cowansville

The straight-line distance between Stirling and Cowansville is 392 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 443 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 55 min.

Trip cost and route type: Stirling – Cowansville

Driving directions from Stirling to Cowansville

The map shows the locations of Stirling (A) and Cowansville (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 Stirling to Cowansville

Real distance: 466.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 21 min

1. • Drive south on Stirling-Marmora Road. 475 m
2. ← Turn left onto Front Street East. 414 m
3. • Bear right onto Belleville Road. 10.9 km
4. • Bear right onto Highway 62/62/Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Memorial Highway. 8.0 km
5. → Take the 401 East ramp toward Kingston. 103.9 km
6. • Keep left to take 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 72.1 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 136.4 km
8. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
9. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
10. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
11. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 25.6 km
13. • Take exit 48 onto 233 toward Saint-Césaire/Rougemont/Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville. 406 m
14. → Turn right onto Rang des Écossais/233. Continue on 233. 9.5 km
15. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale Ouest/104. 1.6 km
16. → Turn right onto Route de Contournement/104/235. Continue on 104. 20.7 km
17. → Turn right onto 104/139/Boulevard Jean-Jacques-Bertrand. 1.9 km
18. ← Turn left onto Rue Miner. 1.0 km
19. ← Turn left onto Rue du Sud. 277 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Stirling – Cowansville

Indicative estimates based on ~443 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 Stirling to Cowansville

The straight-line distance between Stirling (Ontario) and Cowansville (Quebec) is about 392 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: Stirling – Cowansville

The journey from Stirling to Cowansville covers roughly 443 km on the road, equal to 392 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 Stirling (Ontario) — coordinates 44.3000° N, -77.5500° E. The destination is Cowansville (Quebec), at 45.2000° N, -72.7500° E.

Practical tips for the Stirling – Cowansville 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 Cowansville in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Morrisburg (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 443 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 Stirling – Cowansville route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Stirling → Morrisburg · Stirling → Iroquois · Stirling → Cardinal

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