Route from Jacques-Cartier to Lively

Distance from Jacques-Cartier to Lively

The straight-line distance between Jacques-Cartier and Lively is 600.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 679 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 32 min.

Trip cost and route type: Jacques-Cartier – Lively

Driving directions from Jacques-Cartier to Lively

The map shows the locations of Jacques-Cartier (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 Jacques-Cartier to Lively

Real distance: 759.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 44 min

1. • Drive north. 16 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Lavallée. 35 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Rougemont. 434 m
4. ← Turn left onto Rue Kent. 40 m
5. → Turn right onto Rue Valois. 131 m
6. → Turn right onto Boulevard Roland-Therrien. 2.4 km
7. • Keep left to take Autoroute René-Lévesque. 22.5 km
8. • Take exit 40 onto 30 Ouest toward Pont Honoré-Mercier/Vaudreuil-Dorion. 792 m
9. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Pont Honoré-Mercier/Vaudreuil-Dorion. 48.9 km
10. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
11. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 106.3 km
12. • Take exit 750 onto CR 31/County Road 31 toward Winchester/Morrisburg. 496 m
13. → Turn right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 24.4 km
14. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 19.7 km
15. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 2.6 km
16. → Take the 416 North ramp toward Ottawa. 39.8 km
17. • Keep left to take exit 75A onto 417 West toward Kanata/Pembroke. 282.8 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
20. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 119.8 km
21. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
22. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
23. • Keep left to stay on 17/Southwest By-Pass. 9.8 km
24. • Take the 55 West exit toward Lively. 2.1 km
25. → Turn right onto Main Street/24. 1.9 km
26. ← Turn left onto Third Avenue. 253 m
27. ← Turn left onto Philip Street. 89 m
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Jacques-Cartier – Lively

Indicative estimates based on ~679 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 Jacques-Cartier to Lively

The straight-line distance between Jacques-Cartier (Quebec) and Lively (Ontario) is about 600.5 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: Jacques-Cartier – Lively

Looking for directions from Jacques-Cartier to Lively? The estimated road distance is 679 km (600.5 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 7 h 32 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects Quebec to Ontario. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Jacques-Cartier (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5333° N, -73.4833° E. The destination is Lively (Ontario), at 46.4333° N, -81.1500° E.

Practical tips for the Jacques-Cartier – 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 679 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 Jacques-Cartier – Lively route

These cities are near the direct route between Jacques-Cartier and Lively. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Jacques-Cartier → Petawawa · Jacques-Cartier → Pembroke · Jacques-Cartier → Beachburg

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