Route from Gentilly to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Distance from Gentilly to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The straight-line distance between Gentilly and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac is 254 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 287 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 11 min.

Trip cost and route type: Gentilly – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Driving directions from Gentilly to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The map shows the locations of Gentilly (A) and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (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 Gentilly to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Real distance: 352.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 37 min

1. • Drive southeast. 122 m
2. • Bear left onto Avenue des Galaxies. 52 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Bécancour/132. 23.3 km
4. • Take the exit. 1.2 km
5. • Keep left to take 55 toward Sainte-Angèle. 8.1 km
6. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc toward Montréal/Boulevard des Forges. 55.2 km
7. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
8. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chemin Robillard/158. 50 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Chemin Robillard/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
11. ← Turn left onto 131/158/Route 158. Continue on 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 40 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 158/Route 158. Continue on 158. 10.4 km
14. • Take exit 46 onto 158 Ouest toward Saint-Lin-Laurentides/Saint-Jérôme. 796 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. 40 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. Continue on 158. 7.4 km
17. → Turn right onto Route 335/335/337. 3.2 km
18. ← Turn left to stay on Route 335/335. 17.9 km
19. ← Turn left onto 10e Rang. 12.4 km
20. → Turn right onto Chemin des Hauteurs. 2.6 km
21. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Mont-Rolland. 4.8 km
22. → Turn right onto Boulevard des Monts. 1.8 km
23. ← Turn left onto Rue Rolland. 344 m
24. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Joseph. 616 m
25. → Turn right onto Boulevard de Sainte-Adèle/117. 1.3 km
26. → Turn right onto Chemin Pierre-Péladeau/370. 477 m
27. ← Turn left onto Rue du Bourg-Joli. 215 m
28. → Turn right to take the 15 ramp. 45.1 km
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
30. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
31. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
32. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 63.0 km
33. ← Turn left onto Chemin de l'Église Sud. 263 m
34. ← Turn left onto Rue du Roseau. 160 m
35. Show all 34 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Gentilly – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Indicative estimates based on ~287 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 Gentilly to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The straight-line distance between Gentilly (Quebec) and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) is about 254 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: Gentilly – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Looking for directions from Gentilly to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac? The estimated road distance is 287 km (254 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 3 h 11 min. A medium-distance route (100–300 km) that stays within Quebec. Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

Practical tips for the Gentilly – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac drive

Terrain along the way

The route stays within Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

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 287 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: Gentilly → Sainte-Lucie-de-Doncaster

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