Route from Grenville to Sudbury

Distance from Grenville to Sudbury

The straight-line distance between Grenville and Sudbury is 503.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 569 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Grenville – Sudbury

Driving directions from Grenville to Sudbury

The map shows the locations of Grenville (A) and Sudbury (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 Grenville to Sudbury

Real distance: 596.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 33 min

1. • Drive south on Rue Foucault. 153 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue de la Montagne. 109 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue des Cèdres. 180 m
4. → Turn right onto Rue Principale. 1.6 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue Maple. 1.4 km
6. → Turn right onto Du Chenail Boulevard/Boulevard du Chenail. 17.3 km
7. → Take the 417 Ouest ramp toward Ottawa. 386.3 km
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
9. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
10. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 128.2 km
11. • Bear right. 165 m
12. • Bear left onto Lloyd Street/35. 1.7 km
13. ← Turn left onto Regent Street/38. 285 m
14. → Turn right onto Albert Street. 203 m
15. ← Turn left onto Whittaker Street. 61 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: Grenville – Sudbury

Indicative estimates based on ~569 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 Grenville to Sudbury

The straight-line distance between Grenville (Quebec) and Sudbury (Ontario) is about 503.5 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: Grenville – Sudbury

From Grenville to Sudbury the estimated road distance is roughly 569 km (503.5 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 Grenville (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6333° N, -74.6000° E. The destination is Sudbury (Ontario), at 46.4900° N, -81.0100° E.

Practical tips for the Grenville – Sudbury drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Sudbury 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 569 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 Grenville – Sudbury route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Grenville → Petawawa · Grenville → Pembroke

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