Route from Tamworth to Varennes

Distance from Tamworth to Varennes

The straight-line distance between Tamworth and Varennes is 309.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 350 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 53 min.

Trip cost and route type: Tamworth – Varennes

Driving directions from Tamworth to Varennes

The map shows the locations of Tamworth (A) and Varennes (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 Tamworth to Varennes

Real distance: 385.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 28 min

1. • Drive southeast on Mill Pond Drive. 59 m
2. ← Turn left onto Bridge Street East. 47 m
3. → Turn right onto Wheeler Street. 152 m
4. • Bear left onto Wheeler Street/CR 4. Continue on CR 4. 28.9 km
5. → Turn right onto 401/Highway 401/Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 261.8 km
6. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
7. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 83.0 km
8. • Take exit 89 onto 229 toward Varennes. 578 m
9. ← Turn left onto Montée Sainte-Julie/229. Continue on 229. 5.4 km
10. → Turn right onto 132/Route 132. 3.3 km
11. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Eugène. 115 m
12. ← Turn left onto Boulevard René-Gaultier. 233 m
13. → Turn right onto Rue Dalpé. 82 m
14. ← Turn left onto Rue Malo. 78 m
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Estimate trip cost: Tamworth – Varennes

Indicative estimates based on ~350 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 Tamworth to Varennes

The straight-line distance between Tamworth (Ontario) and Varennes (Quebec) is about 309.4 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: Tamworth – Varennes

Planning a trip from Tamworth to Varennes means budgeting around 350 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 53 min by car. The route connects Ontario to Quebec and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Tamworth (Ontario) — coordinates 44.4883° N, -76.9928° E. The destination is Varennes (Quebec), at 45.6833° N, -73.4333° E.

Practical tips for the Tamworth – Varennes 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 Varennes in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near North Dundas (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 350 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 Tamworth – Varennes route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Tamworth → North Dundas · Tamworth → Winchester · Tamworth → Finch

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