Route from McMasterville to Rideau Lakes

Distance from McMasterville to Rideau Lakes

The straight-line distance between McMasterville and Rideau Lakes is 253.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 287 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 11 min.

Trip cost and route type: McMasterville – Rideau Lakes

Driving directions from McMasterville to Rideau Lakes

The map shows the locations of McMasterville (A) and Rideau Lakes (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 Rideau Lakes

Real distance: 296.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 24 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue du Grand-Chêne. 137 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Beauvoir. 79 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Mon-Loisir. 79 m
4. → Turn right onto Boulevard Constable. 211 m
5. ← Turn left onto Rue Tétrault. 240 m
6. → Turn right onto Boulevard Laurier/116. Continue on 116. 11.2 km
7. • Take exit 9 onto Boulevard des Promenades toward Sorel-Tracy/Vaudreuil-Dorian. 434 m
8. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/Boulevard des Promenades. 1.4 km
9. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vandreuil-Dorion. 742 m
10. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 16.7 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 30/Autoroute de l'Acier. 20.2 km
12. • Take exit 38 onto 132/138 toward Châteauguay Centre Ville/Mercier. 562 m
13. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 31.2 km
14. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
15. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 160.1 km
16. • Take exit 696 onto Stewart Boulevard toward Brockville/Smiths Falls. 458 m
17. → Turn right onto Stewart Boulevard. 28.6 km
18. ← Turn left onto County Road 1/CR 1. 793 m
19. ← Turn left onto County Road 8/CR 8. 17.1 km
20. → Turn right onto County Road 42/CR 42. 5.5 km
21. → Turn right onto Forfar Road. 361 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: McMasterville – Rideau Lakes

Indicative estimates based on ~287 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 Rideau Lakes

The straight-line distance between McMasterville (Quebec) and Rideau Lakes (Ontario) is about 253.9 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 – Rideau Lakes

Planning a trip from McMasterville to Rideau Lakes means budgeting around 287 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 11 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 McMasterville (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5500° N, -73.2333° E. The destination is Rideau Lakes (Ontario), at 44.6667° N, -76.2167° E.

Practical tips for the McMasterville – Rideau Lakes drive

Terrain along the way

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

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 287 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 – Rideau Lakes route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: McMasterville → Cornwall · McMasterville → South Glengarry · McMasterville → Long Sault

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