Driving route · Canada

Route from Amos to Elliot Lake

Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Amos to Elliot Lake — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.

This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Amos (Quebec) and Elliot Lake (Ontario). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.

Distance from Amos to Elliot Lake

The straight-line distance between Amos and Elliot Lake is 418.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 473 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 15 min.

Straight-line distance 418.2 km
Estimated road distance ~473 km
Indicative drive time 5 h 15 min
Note: values are approximate estimates. Road distance is calculated by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). Drive time assumes ~90 km/h average. Real traffic, tolls, and conditions can vary significantly. Use the live planner for current data.

Trip cost and route type: Amos – Elliot Lake

Route type Long

Long route (over 300 km) — plan a break roughly every 2 hours and check highway traffic and weather.

Indicative fuel cost $53–$72

Estimate: ~473 km, 8 L/100 km, $1.65/L. ±15%. Excludes tolls.

Driving directions from Amos to Elliot Lake

The map shows the locations of Amos (A) and Elliot Lake (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

Avoid:

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Amos to Elliot Lake

Real distance: 613.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 28 min

🗓 Calculated on June 4, 2026
  1. Drive south on Rue Principale Sud. 835 m
  2. Exit the roundabout onto Route 111/111/395. Continue on 111/395. 1.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Route 109/109. 39.0 km
  4. Keep right to take Rue des Quatre-Coins/109. 56.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Rue des Côteaux. 2.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Route des Pionniers. 5.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Rang Lavigne. 12.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Boulevard du Témiscamingue/391. Continue on 391. 34.0 km
  9. Bear left onto Boulevard Rideau/101/391. 49.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Rue Ontario. 24.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Highway 65/65. 833 m
  12. Turn left onto 11/65/Highway 11/65. Continue on 11. 97.8 km

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Amos – Elliot Lake

Litres estimated
Fuel cost
Toll estimate
Total estimate
Range ±15%

Indicative estimates based on ~473 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

Origin

Amos

Quebec · 48.56670, -78.11670

Amos sits in western Quebec’s Abitibi region, inland from the St. Lawrence corridor and positioned in a river valley surrounded by mixed forest and lakes. On road maps it appears as a primary local centre for travel…

Destination

Elliot Lake

Ontario · 46.38330, -82.65000

Elliot Lake sits in north-central Ontario on the Canadian Shield, roughly midway between larger southern corridors and more remote northern communities. It is a small urban centre in a lake-dotted, forested landscape…

How to drive from Amos to Elliot Lake

The straight-line distance between Amos (Quebec) and Elliot Lake (Ontario) is about 418.2 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: Amos – Elliot Lake

From Amos to Elliot Lake the estimated road distance is roughly 473 km (418.2 km straight line). The trip connects Quebec to Ontario and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Amos (Quebec) — coordinates 48.5667° N, -78.1167° E. The destination is Elliot Lake (Ontario), at 46.3833° N, -82.6500° E.

Practical tips for the Amos – Elliot Lake drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Elliot Lake in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Englehart (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 473 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.

Explore Elliot Lake

Full information about Elliot Lake: interactive map, GPS coordinates, elevation, nearby cities, and routes to and from Elliot Lake.

Elliot Lake profile →

Explore Amos

Full information about Amos: map, GPS coordinates, and all routes from Amos to other Canadian cities.

Amos profile →

Related tools

Cities along the Amos – Elliot Lake route

These cities are near the direct route between Amos and Elliot Lake. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Amos → Englehart

Related routes

From Amos to other cities:

To Elliot Lake from other cities:

From Elliot Lake to intermediate cities:

All info about Amos →  ·  All info about Elliot Lake →

Popular routes from Quebec

Most-searched routes from Quebec, ranked by popularity.

All cities of Quebec →

Frequently asked questions: Amos – Elliot Lake

What is the straight-line distance between Amos and Elliot Lake?

The straight-line distance between Amos and Elliot Lake is about 418.2 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.

What is the estimated road distance from Amos to Elliot Lake?

The estimated road distance from Amos to Elliot Lake is about 473 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.

How long does it take to drive from Amos to Elliot Lake?

Indicative drive time from Amos to Elliot Lake is about 5 h 15 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.

How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Amos to Elliot Lake?

Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.

Does the Amos–Elliot Lake route involve highway tolls?

CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.

How does traffic affect the route from Amos to Elliot Lake?

Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.

Is there an alternative route from Amos to Elliot Lake?

A common alternative is going via Englehart. Use the live planner to compare routes.

Can I open the Amos–Elliot Lake route in Google Maps?

Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Amos as origin and Elliot Lake as destination.