Route from Toronto to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Distance from Toronto to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

The straight-line distance between Toronto and Notre-Dame-du-Lac is 926.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1047 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Toronto – Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Driving directions from Toronto to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

The map shows the locations of Toronto (A) and Notre-Dame-du-Lac (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 Toronto to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Real distance: 1,036.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 25 min

1. • Drive north on Penwood Crescent. 920 m
2. → Turn right onto York Mills Road. 1.2 km
3. ← Turn left onto Leslie Street. 1.3 km
4. → Take the 401 East ramp. 16.0 km
5. • Keep left to stay on Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. 256.5 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. 77.6 km
10. • Take exit 83 onto 20 toward Québec. 307 m
11. • Keep right to take 20 Est toward Québec. 32.0 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 20. 368.4 km
13. • Keep right to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 13.4 km
14. • Keep left to stay on 85. 57.3 km
15. • Take exit 29 onto Rue de L'Église/Rue Commerciale Sud toward Saint-Eusèbe. 396 m
16. → Turn right onto Rue Jacques-Dubé. 142 m
17. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église. 499 m
18. → Turn right onto Chemin du Lac. 211 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Toronto – Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Indicative estimates based on ~1047 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 Toronto to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

The straight-line distance between Toronto (Ontario) and Notre-Dame-du-Lac (Quebec) is about 926.5 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: Toronto – Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Planning a trip from Toronto to Notre-Dame-du-Lac means budgeting around 1047 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 11 h 38 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 Toronto (Ontario) — coordinates 43.7417° N, -79.3733° E. The destination is Notre-Dame-du-Lac (Quebec), at 47.6101° N, -68.7950° E.

Practical tips for the Toronto – Notre-Dame-du-Lac 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 Notre-Dame-du-Lac in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Mirabel (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 1047 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 Toronto – Notre-Dame-du-Lac route

These cities are near the direct route between Toronto and Notre-Dame-du-Lac. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Toronto → Mirabel · Toronto → Saint-Colomban · Toronto → Saint-Jérôme

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