Route from Sudbury to Deschênes

Distance from Sudbury to Deschênes

The straight-line distance between Sudbury and Deschênes is 421.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 476 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 17 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sudbury – Deschênes

Driving directions from Sudbury to Deschênes

The map shows the locations of Sudbury (A) and Deschênes (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 Sudbury to Deschênes

Real distance: 488.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 12 min

1. • Drive north on Whittaker Street. 61 m
2. → Turn right onto Albert Street. 203 m
3. ← Turn left onto Regent Street/38. 285 m
4. → Turn right onto Elm Street/35. Continue on 35. 1.7 km
5. ← Turn left onto Lloyd Street/55. 127.9 km
6. • Take exit 344 onto 17 East toward Ottawa. 59.5 km
7. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. 281.3 km
8. • Take exit 130 onto Holly Acres Road. 826 m
9. → Turn right onto Holly Acres Road/chemin Holly Acres/16. 333 m
10. ← Turn left onto Richmond Road/chemin Richmond/36. 2.3 km
11. • Bear right onto Carling Avenue/avenue Carling/38. 793 m
12. • Take the exit. 5.9 km
13. ← Turn left onto Island Park Drive/promenade Island Park. 238 m
14. • Bear right onto Champlain Bridge/Pont Champlain. 1.3 km
15. ← Turn left onto Boulevard de Lucerne. 4.3 km
16. ← Turn left onto Chemin Vanier. 238 m
17. ← Turn left onto Rue Deschênes. 143 m
18. → Turn right onto Rue Tavernier. 81 m
19. ← Turn left onto Rue Houle. 184 m
20. → Turn right onto Rue Rosenes. 73 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sudbury – Deschênes

Indicative estimates based on ~476 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 Sudbury to Deschênes

The straight-line distance between Sudbury (Ontario) and Deschênes (Quebec) is about 421.2 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: Sudbury – Deschênes

The trip from Sudbury to Deschênes covers about 476 km on the road (421.2 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Ontario to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Sudbury (Ontario) — coordinates 46.4900° N, -81.0100° E. The destination is Deschênes (Quebec), at 45.3833° N, -75.8000° E.

Practical tips for the Sudbury – Deschênes 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 Deschênes in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Mattawa (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 476 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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