Route from Sturgeon Falls to Lac-Carré

Distance from Sturgeon Falls to Lac-Carré

The straight-line distance between Sturgeon Falls and Lac-Carré is 420.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 475 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 17 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sturgeon Falls – Lac-Carré

Driving directions from Sturgeon Falls to Lac-Carré

The map shows the locations of Sturgeon Falls (A) and Lac-Carré (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 Sturgeon Falls to Lac-Carré

Real distance: 553.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 59 min

1. • Drive east on 17/Front Street. Continue on 17. 40.8 km
2. • Take exit 344 onto 17 East toward Ottawa. 59.5 km
3. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. 10 m
4. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. Continue on 17. 191.7 km
5. ← Turn left onto Chenaux Road/CR 653. 10.1 km
6. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église/Church Street/303. 421 m
7. ← Turn left onto Main Street/Rue Main/303. Continue on 303. 13.3 km
8. → Turn right onto Route 148/148/303. Continue on 148. 62.8 km
9. ← Turn left onto 148/Boulevard des Allumettières. 11.1 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boulevard des Allumettières/148. 1.1 km
11. ← Turn left to take the 148 ramp. 4.1 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 72.0 km
13. • Take exit 210 onto 323 toward Montebello/Mont-Tremblant. 763 m
14. → Turn right onto Route 323/323. Continue on 323. 71.7 km
15. • Take the 117 exit. 2.3 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 6.9 km
17. • Take exit 107 toward Saint-Faustin–Lac-Carré/Lac-Supérieur. 709 m
18. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Lacs. 92 m
19. → Turn right onto Rue Principale. 2.6 km
20. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-André. 384 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sturgeon Falls – Lac-Carré

Indicative estimates based on ~475 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 Sturgeon Falls to Lac-Carré

The straight-line distance between Sturgeon Falls (Ontario) and Lac-Carré (Quebec) is about 420.6 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: Sturgeon Falls – Lac-Carré

The distance from Sturgeon Falls to Lac-Carré is estimated at 475 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 420.6 km straight line. It is 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. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Sturgeon Falls (Ontario) — coordinates 46.3667° N, -79.9333° E. The destination is Lac-Carré (Quebec), at 46.1352° N, -74.4730° E.

Practical tips for the Sturgeon Falls – Lac-Carré 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 Lac-Carré in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Petawawa (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 475 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: Sturgeon Falls → Petawawa · Sturgeon Falls → Pembroke · Sturgeon Falls → Fort-Coulonge

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