Route from West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest to Varennes

Distance from West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest to Varennes

The straight-line distance between West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest and Varennes is 506.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 572 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 21 min.

Trip cost and route type: West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest – Varennes

Driving directions from West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest to Varennes

The map shows the locations of West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest (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 West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest to Varennes

Real distance: 642.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 12 min

1. • Drive west. 24 m
2. ← Turn left onto O'Hara Street. 101 m
3. ← Turn left onto 17/Front Street. Continue on 17. 39.6 km
4. • Take exit 344 onto 17 East toward Ottawa. 59.5 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 17/Valois Drive/Promenade Valois. 280.7 km
6. • Take exit 131 onto 416 South/416 Sud toward 401. 3.7 km
7. • Take exit 72 onto 32 toward Nepean. 573 m
8. ← Turn left onto West Hunt Club Road/chemin West Hunt Club/32. Continue on 32. 19.6 km
9. → Take the 417 East/417 Est ramp toward Montreal. 140.1 km
10. • Take exit 32 onto 30 toward Sorel-Tracy/Toronto. 4.1 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 30. 84.3 km
12. • Take exit 89 onto 229 toward Varennes. 578 m
13. ← Turn left onto Montée Sainte-Julie/229. Continue on 229. 5.4 km
14. → Turn right onto 132/Route 132. 3.3 km
15. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Eugène. 115 m
16. ← Turn left onto Boulevard René-Gaultier. 233 m
17. → Turn right onto Rue Dalpé. 82 m
18. ← Turn left onto Rue Malo. 78 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest – Varennes

Indicative estimates based on ~572 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 West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest to Varennes

The straight-line distance between West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest (Ontario) and Varennes (Quebec) is about 506.2 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: West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest – Varennes

Planning a trip from West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest to Varennes means budgeting around 572 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 6 h 21 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 West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest (Ontario) — coordinates 46.3667° N, -79.9167° E. The destination is Varennes (Quebec), at 45.6833° N, -73.4333° E.

Practical tips for the West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest – 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 Fort-Coulonge (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 572 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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