Route from Châteauguay to Kawartha Lakes

Distance from Châteauguay to Kawartha Lakes

The straight-line distance between Châteauguay and Kawartha Lakes is 410.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 464 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 9 min.

Trip cost and route type: Châteauguay – Kawartha Lakes

Driving directions from Châteauguay to Kawartha Lakes

The map shows the locations of Châteauguay (A) and Kawartha Lakes (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 Châteauguay to Kawartha Lakes

Real distance: 500.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 42 min

1. • Drive west. 10 m
2. → Turn right onto Boulevard Salaberry Nord. 266 m
3. → Turn right to take the ramp. 4.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto Boulevard René-Lévesque/132. 1.9 km
5. → Turn right onto Boulevard Brisebois. 791 m
6. → Turn right to take the 30 Ouest ramp toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 28.6 km
7. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
8. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 390.6 km
9. • Take exit 464 onto 28/Ontario Street toward Bewdley/Port Hope. 505 m
10. → Turn right onto County Road 28/CR 28. Continue on CR 28. 23.3 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road 28/CR 28. 18.8 km
12. ← Turn left onto 7/Highway 7. 27.3 km
13. → Turn right onto Angeline Street South/4. 2.8 km
14. → Turn right onto Howard Avenue. 50 m
15. ← Turn left. 41 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Châteauguay – Kawartha Lakes

Indicative estimates based on ~464 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 Châteauguay to Kawartha Lakes

The straight-line distance between Châteauguay (Quebec) and Kawartha Lakes (Ontario) is about 410.3 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: Châteauguay – Kawartha Lakes

Driving directions from Châteauguay to Kawartha Lakes: estimated road distance 464 km, indicative time about 5 h 9 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Ontario — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Châteauguay (Quebec) — coordinates 45.3800° N, -73.7500° E. The destination is Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), at 44.3500° N, -78.7500° E.

Practical tips for the Châteauguay – Kawartha Lakes drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Kawartha Lakes in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Perth (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 464 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 Châteauguay – Kawartha Lakes route

These cities are near the direct route between Châteauguay and Kawartha Lakes. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Châteauguay → Perth · Châteauguay → Smiths Falls · Châteauguay → Rideau Lakes

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