Route from Cowansville to Alfred

Distance from Cowansville to Alfred

The straight-line distance between Cowansville and Alfred is 171 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 205 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 17 min.

Trip cost and route type: Cowansville – Alfred

Driving directions from Cowansville to Alfred

The map shows the locations of Cowansville (A) and Alfred (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 Cowansville to Alfred

Real distance: 218.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 3 h 22 min

1. • Drive south on Rue du Sud. 1.2 km
2. → Turn right onto 104/139/Boulevard Jean-Jacques-Bertrand. Continue on 139. 18.5 km
3. ← Turn left to take the 10 ramp. 55.0 km
4. • Take exit 11 onto I-87 toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 414 m
5. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 612 m
6. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/New York. 9.8 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
8. • Keep left to take 30/Autoroute de l'Acier. 5.2 km
9. • Take exit 1 onto 40 Ouest/417 toward Ferry Hudson Oka/Ottawa/Gatineau. 42.8 km
10. • Take exit 9 onto 17 toward Hawkesbury/Rockland. 32.2 km
11. → Turn right onto Bourgeois Street. 107 m
12. ← Turn left onto St. Joseph Street. 80 m
13. → Turn right onto Richard Street. 106 m
14. Show all 13 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Cowansville – Alfred

Indicative estimates based on ~205 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 Cowansville to Alfred

The straight-line distance between Cowansville (Quebec) and Alfred (Ontario) is about 171 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: Cowansville – Alfred

The journey from Cowansville to Alfred covers roughly 205 km on the road, equal to 171 km straight line. The trip connects Quebec to Ontario and is classified as a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Cowansville (Quebec) — coordinates 45.2000° N, -72.7500° E. The destination is Alfred (Ontario), at 45.5616° N, -74.8787° E.

Practical tips for the Cowansville – Alfred drive

Terrain along the way

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

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 205 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 Cowansville – Alfred route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Cowansville → Léry · Cowansville → Châteauguay · Cowansville → Beaconsfield

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