Route from Vars to Sainte-Foy

Distance from Vars to Sainte-Foy

The straight-line distance between Vars and Sainte-Foy is 350.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 396 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 24 min.

Trip cost and route type: Vars – Sainte-Foy

Driving directions from Vars to Sainte-Foy

The map shows the locations of Vars (A) and Sainte-Foy (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 Vars to Sainte-Foy

Real distance: 429.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 10 min

1. • Drive southwest on Vars Street/rue Vars. 102 m
2. → Turn right onto Alcide Avenue/avenue Alcide. 114 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rockdale Road/chemin Rockdale. 2.3 km
4. → Turn right to take the 417 East ramp toward Montreal. 120.4 km
5. • Take exit 32 onto 30 toward Sorel-Tracy/Toronto. 4.1 km
6. • Keep left to stay on 30. 78.9 km
7. • Take exit 83 onto 20 toward Québec. 307 m
8. • Keep right to take 20 Est toward Québec. 32.0 km
9. • Keep left to stay on 20. 182.4 km
10. • Take exit 312-N on the left onto 73 Nord toward Québec/Pont Pierre-Laporte. 7.1 km
11. • Take exit 138 onto Boulevard du Versant-Nord/Chemin Sainte-Foy. 732 m
12. ← Turn left onto Rue du Mont-Joli. 149 m
13. → Turn right onto Rue des Talus. 122 m
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Estimate trip cost: Vars – Sainte-Foy

Indicative estimates based on ~396 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 Vars to Sainte-Foy

The straight-line distance between Vars (Ontario) and Sainte-Foy (Quebec) is about 350.5 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: Vars – Sainte-Foy

Planning a trip from Vars to Sainte-Foy means budgeting around 396 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 4 h 24 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 Vars (Ontario) — coordinates 45.3552° N, -75.3508° E. The destination is Sainte-Foy (Quebec), at 46.7833° N, -71.3000° E.

Practical tips for the Vars – Sainte-Foy 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 Sainte-Foy in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (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 396 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 Vars – Sainte-Foy route

These cities are near the direct route between Vars and Sainte-Foy. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Vars → Notre-Dame-des-Prairies · Vars → Berthierville · Vars → Saint-Charles-Borromée

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