Route from Laurentides to Cobalt

Distance from Laurentides to Cobalt

The straight-line distance between Laurentides and Cobalt is 483.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 546 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 4 min.

Trip cost and route type: Laurentides – Cobalt

Driving directions from Laurentides to Cobalt

The map shows the locations of Laurentides (A) and Cobalt (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 Laurentides to Cobalt

Real distance: 681.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 29 min

1. • Drive east on Rang de la Rivière Sud. 726 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Isidore/335/337. Continue on 335/337. 5.4 km
3. → Turn right onto Chemin du Curé-Barrette. 1.0 km
4. → Turn right onto Boulevard Laurier. 769 m
5. ← Turn left onto Chemin du Trait-Carré. 16.2 km
6. → Turn right onto Boulevard du Curé-Labelle/117. 1.7 km
7. ← Turn left onto Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 18.8 km
8. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 33.1 km
9. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 6.1 km
10. • Keep left to stay on 50. 7.8 km
11. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 28.7 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 61.4 km
13. • Keep left to take 50/148/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 1.6 km
14. • Take exit 134-O onto 148 Ouest toward Boulevard des Allumettières Ouest. 410 m
15. → Turn right onto Boulevard des Allumettières/148. 1.0 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 148/Boulevard des Allumettières. 11.1 km
17. → Turn right onto Chemin Eardley/148. Continue on 148. 62.8 km
18. ← Turn left onto Route 303/303. Continue on 303. 13.3 km
19. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église/Church Street/303. 421 m
20. ← Turn left onto Rue Purvis/Purvis Street/301. 10.0 km
21. • Bear right onto 17. 191.9 km
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
23. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
24. • Take the 11/17 exit toward North Bay. 4.2 km
25. • Take the 11 exit toward Timmins/Cochrane/Canadian Forces Base North Bay. 136.0 km
26. • Bear right toward 11B/Cobalt. 6.1 km
27. → Turn right onto Miller Street. 213 m
28. ← Turn left onto Cobalt Street. 172 m
29. • Bear right onto Grandview Avenue. 289 m
30. • Bear right onto Prospect Avenue. 109 m
31. ← Turn left onto Argentite Street. 405 m
32. Show all 31 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Laurentides – Cobalt

Indicative estimates based on ~546 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 Laurentides to Cobalt

The straight-line distance between Laurentides (Quebec) and Cobalt (Ontario) is about 483.4 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: Laurentides – Cobalt

The route connects Quebec to Ontario: from Laurentides to Cobalt you cover roughly 546 km on the road (geometric distance 483.4 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Laurentides (Quebec) — coordinates 45.8500° N, -73.7667° E. The destination is Cobalt (Ontario), at 47.4000° N, -79.6833° E.

Practical tips for the Laurentides – Cobalt drive

Terrain along the way

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

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 546 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 Laurentides – Cobalt route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Laurentides → Maniwaki · Laurentides → Gracefield · Laurentides → Fort-Coulonge

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