Route from Asbestos to Russell

Distance from Asbestos to Russell

The straight-line distance between Asbestos and Russell is 272.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 308 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 26 min.

Trip cost and route type: Asbestos – Russell

Driving directions from Asbestos to Russell

The map shows the locations of Asbestos (A) and Russell (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 Asbestos to Russell

Real distance: 359.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 21 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rue Saint-Jean. 21 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Laurier. 692 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Luc. 1.3 km
4. ← Turn left onto Route 255/255. 6.4 km
5. ← Turn left onto Rue Grove. 72 m
6. → Turn right onto Rue Daniel-Johnson. 724 m
7. ← Turn left onto Route 116/116. 18.0 km
8. ← Turn left onto Avenue de Melburne Sud/243. Continue on 243. 22.4 km
9. ← Turn left onto Route 243/243. Continue on 243. 9.5 km
10. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/243. Continue on 243. 15.1 km
11. → Turn right onto Rue du Pont. 5.8 km
12. → Turn right onto Chemin Robinson Ouest/112. 5.0 km
13. ← Turn left onto Chemin Saxby Sud. 5.1 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Boulevard de Bromont. 604 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 11 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 66.1 km
17. • Take exit 11 onto I-87 toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 414 m
18. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 612 m
19. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/New York. 9.8 km
20. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
21. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
22. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 87.0 km
23. • Take exit 770 onto 14/Dickinson Drive toward Ingleside. 388 m
24. → Turn right onto County Road 14/CR 14. 11.8 km
25. ← Turn left onto County Road 12/CR 12. Continue on CR 12. 5.2 km
26. ← Turn left onto Front Street/CR 43. 46 m
27. → Turn right onto Main Street/CR 12. Continue on CR 12. 4.2 km
28. ← Turn left onto Union Street/CR 9. Continue on CR 9. 12.0 km
29. → Turn right onto County Road 7/CR 7. Continue on CR 7. 7.1 km
30. → Turn right onto Main Street/CR 13. 53 m
31. ← Turn left onto Russell Street/CR 7. 11.5 km
32. Show all 31 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Asbestos – Russell

Indicative estimates based on ~308 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 Asbestos to Russell

The straight-line distance between Asbestos (Quebec) and Russell (Ontario) is about 272.8 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: Asbestos – Russell

From Asbestos to Russell the estimated road distance is roughly 308 km (272.8 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 Asbestos (Quebec) — coordinates 45.7667° N, -71.9333° E. The destination is Russell (Ontario), at 45.2569° N, -75.3583° E.

Practical tips for the Asbestos – Russell drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Russell in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Mont-Royal (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 308 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 Asbestos – Russell route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Asbestos → Mont-Royal · Asbestos → Saint-Laurent · Asbestos → Outremont

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