Route from Deschênes to Cobalt

Distance from Deschênes to Cobalt

The straight-line distance between Deschênes and Cobalt is 372.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 421 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 41 min.

Trip cost and route type: Deschênes – Cobalt

Driving directions from Deschênes to Cobalt

The map shows the locations of Deschênes (A) and Cobalt (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 Deschênes to Cobalt

Real distance: 493.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 45 min

1. • Drive north on Rue Rosenes. 73 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Houle. 184 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Tavernier. 81 m
4. ← Turn left onto Rue Deschênes. 143 m
5. → Turn right onto Chemin Vanier. 3.5 km
6. ← Turn left onto 148/Boulevard des Allumettières. 4.5 km
7. → Turn right onto Chemin Eardley/148. Continue on 148. 62.8 km
8. ← Turn left onto Route 303/303. Continue on 303. 13.3 km
9. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église/Church Street/303. 421 m
10. ← Turn left onto Rue Purvis/Purvis Street/301. 10.0 km
11. • Bear right onto 17. 191.9 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
14. • Take the 11/17 exit toward North Bay. 4.2 km
15. • Take the 11 exit toward Timmins/Cochrane/Canadian Forces Base North Bay. 136.0 km
16. • Bear right toward 11B/Cobalt. 6.1 km
17. → Turn right onto Miller Street. 213 m
18. ← Turn left onto Cobalt Street. 172 m
19. • Bear right onto Grandview Avenue. 289 m
20. • Bear right onto Prospect Avenue. 109 m
21. ← Turn left onto Argentite Street. 405 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Deschênes – Cobalt

Indicative estimates based on ~421 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 Deschênes to Cobalt

The straight-line distance between Deschênes (Quebec) and Cobalt (Ontario) is about 372.7 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: Deschênes – Cobalt

The route from Deschênes to Cobalt connects Quebec to Ontario. The straight-line distance is about 372.7 km, with an estimated road distance of 421 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Deschênes (Quebec) — coordinates 45.3833° N, -75.8000° E. The destination is Cobalt (Ontario), at 47.4000° N, -79.6833° E.

Practical tips for the Deschênes – Cobalt drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Cobalt in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Petawawa (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 421 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Deschênes → Petawawa

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