Route from Lafontaine to Capreol

Distance from Lafontaine to Capreol

The straight-line distance between Lafontaine and Capreol is 539.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 610 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 47 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lafontaine – Capreol

Driving directions from Lafontaine to Capreol

The map shows the locations of Lafontaine (A) and Capreol (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 Lafontaine to Capreol

Real distance: 680.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 37 min

1. • Drive south. 28 m
2. ← Turn left. 326 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard de la Salette. 1.1 km
4. → Turn right onto Montée Sainte-Thérèse. 265 m
5. • Make a sharp right toward A15 Sud. 9.3 km
6. • Take exit 35 onto 50/117 toward Airport Mirabel/Lachute/Gatineau. 547 m
7. • Keep right to take 50 Ouest toward Airport Mirabel/Lachute/Gatineau. 18.1 km
8. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 33.1 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 239 onto 344 Est/148 toward Grenville/Hawkesbury. 542 m
10. ← Turn left onto Chemin Scotch/344. 5.2 km
11. → Turn right onto Du Chenail Boulevard/Boulevard du Chenail. 17.3 km
12. → Take the 417 Ouest ramp toward Ottawa. 386.3 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
15. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 116.4 km
16. → Turn right onto Garson Coniston Road/90. 7.5 km
17. → Turn right onto Falconbridge Highway/86. 2.1 km
18. ← Turn left onto Skead Road/86. 16.3 km
19. ← Turn left onto Cote Boulevard/80. 105 m
20. → Turn right onto Regional Road 84/84. 5.8 km
21. → Turn right onto Hemlock Street. 420 m
22. → Turn right onto Coulson Street. 43 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Lafontaine – Capreol

Indicative estimates based on ~610 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 Lafontaine to Capreol

The straight-line distance between Lafontaine (Quebec) and Capreol (Ontario) is about 539.7 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: Lafontaine – Capreol

From Lafontaine to Capreol the estimated road distance is roughly 610 km (539.7 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 Lafontaine (Quebec) — coordinates 45.8000° N, -74.0167° E. The destination is Capreol (Ontario), at 46.7000° N, -80.9167° E.

Practical tips for the Lafontaine – Capreol drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Capreol 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 610 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 Lafontaine – Capreol route

These cities are near the direct route between Lafontaine and Capreol. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Lafontaine → Petawawa · Lafontaine → Pembroke · Lafontaine → Fort-Coulonge

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