Route from Hampstead to Lively

Distance from Hampstead to Lively

The straight-line distance between Hampstead and Lively is 590.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 667 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Hampstead – Lively

Driving directions from Hampstead to Lively

The map shows the locations of Hampstead (A) and Lively (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 Hampstead to Lively

Real distance: 692.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 4 min

1. • Drive southwest. 10 m
2. ← Turn left onto Avenue Earnscliffe. 258 m
3. ← Turn left onto Chemin Queen Mary/Queen Mary Road. 196 m
4. → Turn right onto Boulevard Décarie. 204 m
5. ← Turn left onto Rue Snowdon. 44 m
6. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Décarie. 734 m
7. ← Take the 15 Nord ramp on the left. 3.1 km
8. • Keep left to take 40 Ouest. 173 m
9. • Keep left to take 40 Ouest toward Ottawa/Gatineau. 33.8 km
10. • Keep right to stay on 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 446.4 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
13. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 119.8 km
14. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
15. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
16. • Keep left to stay on 17/Southwest By-Pass. 9.8 km
17. • Take the 55 West exit toward Lively. 2.1 km
18. → Turn right onto Main Street/24. 1.9 km
19. ← Turn left onto Third Avenue. 253 m
20. ← Turn left onto Philip Street. 96 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Hampstead – Lively

Indicative estimates based on ~667 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 Hampstead to Lively

The straight-line distance between Hampstead (Quebec) and Lively (Ontario) is about 590.3 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: Hampstead – Lively

The route from Hampstead to Lively connects Quebec to Ontario. The straight-line distance is about 590.3 km, with an estimated road distance of 667 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 Hampstead (Quebec) — coordinates 45.4833° N, -73.6333° E. The destination is Lively (Ontario), at 46.4333° N, -81.1500° E.

Practical tips for the Hampstead – Lively drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Lively 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 667 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 Hampstead – Lively route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Hampstead → Petawawa · Hampstead → Pembroke · Hampstead → Beachburg

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