Route from Howick to Sturgeon Falls

Distance from Howick to Sturgeon Falls

The straight-line distance between Howick and Sturgeon Falls is 489.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 553 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 9 min.

Trip cost and route type: Howick – Sturgeon Falls

Driving directions from Howick to Sturgeon Falls

The map shows the locations of Howick (A) and Sturgeon Falls (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 Howick to Sturgeon Falls

Real distance: 609.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 17 min

1. • Drive north on Rue de l'Académie. 201 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Logan. 104 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Colville. 345 m
4. • Bear left onto Rue Mill. 1.2 km
5. → Turn right toward QC138/Sainte-Martine. 737 m
6. ← Turn left onto Rang du Dix. 362 m
7. → Turn right onto Chemin de la Rivière-Châteauguay. 2.4 km
8. ← Turn left onto Rang Saint-Laurent. 6.2 km
9. → Turn right onto Chemin Saint-Louis/236. 3.1 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Boulevard de l'Énergie/Sorel-Tracy/Québec. 499 m
11. → Turn right to stay on Boulevard de l'Énergie/236. 720 m
12. ← Turn left to take the 30 Ouest ramp toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 16.2 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
14. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 106.3 km
15. • Take exit 750 onto CR 31/County Road 31 toward Winchester/Morrisburg. 496 m
16. → Turn right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 24.4 km
17. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 19.7 km
18. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 2.6 km
19. → Take the 416 North ramp toward Ottawa. 39.8 km
20. • Keep left to take exit 75A onto 417 West toward Kanata/Pembroke. 282.8 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
23. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 41.1 km
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Howick – Sturgeon Falls

Indicative estimates based on ~553 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 Howick to Sturgeon Falls

The straight-line distance between Howick (Quebec) and Sturgeon Falls (Ontario) is about 489.7 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: Howick – Sturgeon Falls

From Howick to Sturgeon Falls the estimated road distance is roughly 553 km (489.7 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 Howick (Quebec) — coordinates 45.1833° N, -73.8500° E. The destination is Sturgeon Falls (Ontario), at 46.3667° N, -79.9333° E.

Practical tips for the Howick – Sturgeon Falls drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Sturgeon Falls in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Beachburg (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 553 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 Howick – Sturgeon Falls route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Howick → Beachburg · Howick → Fort-Coulonge · Howick → Cobden

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