Route from Knowlton to Palmerston

Distance from Knowlton to Palmerston

The straight-line distance between Knowlton and Palmerston is 678.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 767 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 31 min.

Trip cost and route type: Knowlton – Palmerston

Driving directions from Knowlton to Palmerston

The map shows the locations of Knowlton (A) and Palmerston (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 Knowlton to Palmerston

Real distance: 793.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 26 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Victoria/Victoria Street. 143 m
2. ← Turn left onto Chemin Lakeside/243. Continue on 243. 11.7 km
3. ← Turn left to take the 10 ramp. 77.8 km
4. • Take exit 11 onto I-87 toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 414 m
5. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 612 m
6. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/New York. 9.8 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
8. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
9. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 428.2 km
10. • Take exit 426 onto 418 North toward 407 Toll. 10.4 km
11. • Keep left to take 407 West toward Toronto. 43.9 km
12. • Take exit 92 onto Markham Road. 406 m
13. → Turn right onto Markham Road/68. 15.3 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 48/48. 10.5 km
15. ← Turn left onto Davis Drive/31. 8.2 km
16. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 56.4 km
17. ← Turn left onto Highway 10/10. 623 m
18. → Turn right onto County Road 109/109. 6.8 km
19. ← Turn left onto County Road 109/109. Continue on 109. 51.1 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wellington Road 123/123. 7.4 km
21. ← Turn left onto William Street. 123 m
22. → Turn right onto Bell Street. 53 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Knowlton – Palmerston

Indicative estimates based on ~767 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 Knowlton to Palmerston

The straight-line distance between Knowlton (Quebec) and Palmerston (Ontario) is about 678.5 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: Knowlton – Palmerston

The trip from Knowlton to Palmerston covers about 767 km on the road (678.5 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Quebec to Ontario and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Knowlton (Quebec) — coordinates 45.2199° N, -72.5104° E. The destination is Palmerston (Ontario), at 43.8333° N, -80.8500° E.

Practical tips for the Knowlton – Palmerston drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Palmerston in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Verona (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 767 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 Knowlton – Palmerston route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Knowlton → Verona · Knowlton → Sydenham · Knowlton → South Frontenac

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