Route from McMasterville to Fort Frances

Distance from McMasterville to Fort Frances

The straight-line distance between McMasterville and Fort Frances is 1559.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1762 km, with an indicative drive time of 19 h 35 min.

Trip cost and route type: McMasterville – Fort Frances

Driving directions from McMasterville to Fort Frances

The map shows the locations of McMasterville (A) and Fort Frances (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 McMasterville to Fort Frances

Real distance: 1,958.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 26 h 8 min

1. • Drive northwest on Rue du Grand-Chêne. 365 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue du Bois-Brillant. 78 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue de la Belle-Source. 213 m
4. ← Turn left onto Rue Mon-Loisir. 364 m
5. → Turn right onto Boulevard Yvon-L'Heureux Sud. 609 m
6. ← Turn left onto Rue Bernard-Pilon/229. 6.0 km
7. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 22.4 km
8. • Keep left to take 25/Autoroute 25. 7.7 km
9. • Take exit 17 onto 440 toward Autoroute Laval. 4.3 km
10. • Keep left to stay on 440/Autoroute Jean-Noël-Lavoie. 7.1 km
11. • Take exit 22-S. 1.5 km
12. • Take the 15 Nord exit toward Airport Mirabel/Saint-Jérôme. 1.0 km
13. ← Take the 15 Nord ramp on the left toward Airport Mirabel/Saint-Jérôme. 33.0 km
14. • Keep left to take 15/Autoroute des Laurentides. 69.7 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.7 km
21. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
23. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
24. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
25. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
26. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 16.9 km
27. • Take the exit. 78.7 km
28. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 749.4 km
29. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 107.9 km
30. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
31. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 21.0 km
32. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 278.7 km
33. → Turn right onto Second Street East. 2.0 km
34. → Turn right onto Portage Avenue. 514 m
35. ← Turn left onto Sixth Street East. 338 m
36. → Turn right onto Walker Avenue. 18 m
37. Show all 36 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: McMasterville – Fort Frances

Indicative estimates based on ~1762 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 McMasterville to Fort Frances

The straight-line distance between McMasterville (Quebec) and Fort Frances (Ontario) is about 1559.6 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: McMasterville – Fort Frances

The route from McMasterville to Fort Frances connects Quebec to Ontario. The straight-line distance is about 1559.6 km, with an estimated road distance of 1762 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at McMasterville (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5500° N, -73.2333° E. The destination is Fort Frances (Ontario), at 48.6167° N, -93.4000° E.

Practical tips for the McMasterville – Fort Frances drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Fort Frances in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Elliot Lake (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 1762 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 McMasterville – Fort Frances route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: McMasterville → Elliot Lake · McMasterville → Thessalon · McMasterville → Sault Ste. Marie

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