Route from Jacques-Cartier to Rockland

Distance from Jacques-Cartier to Rockland

The straight-line distance between Jacques-Cartier and Rockland is 140.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 168 km, with an indicative drive time of 1 h 52 min.

Trip cost and route type: Jacques-Cartier – Rockland

Driving directions from Jacques-Cartier to Rockland

The map shows the locations of Jacques-Cartier (A) and Rockland (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 Rockland

Real distance: 190.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 3 h 19 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 left to take 30/Autoroute de l'Acier. 5.2 km
11. • Take exit 1 onto 40 Ouest/417 toward Ferry Hudson Oka/Ottawa/Gatineau. 42.8 km
12. • Take exit 9 onto 17 toward Hawkesbury/Rockland. 63.8 km
13. ← Turn left onto Rue Laurier Street/Laurier Street/Rue Laurier/21. 1.0 km
14. ← Turn left onto Caron Street. 725 m
15. → Turn right onto Côté Street. 536 m
16. → Turn right onto Jasper Crescent. 543 m
17. • Bear left onto Emerald Street. 6 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Jacques-Cartier – Rockland

Indicative estimates based on ~168 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 Rockland

The straight-line distance between Jacques-Cartier (Quebec) and Rockland (Ontario) is about 140.2 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 – Rockland

Planning a trip from Jacques-Cartier to Rockland means budgeting around 168 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 1 h 52 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Ontario and falls into a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure.

The trip starts at Jacques-Cartier (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5333° N, -73.4833° E. The destination is Rockland (Ontario), at 45.5459° N, -75.2836° E.

Practical tips for the Jacques-Cartier – Rockland drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Rockland in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Saint-André-Est (Quebec).

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 168 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 – Rockland route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Jacques-Cartier → Saint-André-Est · Jacques-Cartier → Lachute · Jacques-Cartier → Hawkesbury

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