Route from Montréal-Est to Lively

Distance from Montréal-Est to Lively

The straight-line distance between Montréal-Est and Lively is 595.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 673 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 29 min.

Trip cost and route type: Montréal-Est – Lively

Driving directions from Montréal-Est to Lively

The map shows the locations of Montréal-Est (A) and Lively (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 Montréal-Est to Lively

Real distance: 737.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 59 min

1. • Drive north on Rue Sherbrooke Est/138. 736 m
2. ← Turn left onto Avenue Marien. 1.5 km
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Métropolitain. 1.6 km
4. • Bear left onto 40. 8.5 km
5. • Take exit 96-O onto 640 Ouest toward Laval/Saint-Eustache/Airport Mirabel. 32.3 km
6. • Take exit 20 onto 15 toward Aeroport Mirabel. 351 m
7. • Keep right to take 15 Nord toward Aeroport Mirabel. 13.0 km
8. • Take exit 35 onto 50 Ouest toward Lachute/Gatineau. 1.1 km
9. • Keep left to take 50 Ouest toward Lachute/Gatineau. 18.3 km
10. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 33.1 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 50. 104.0 km
12. • Keep left to take 50/148/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 1.6 km
13. • Take exit 134-O onto 148 Ouest toward Boulevard des Allumettières Ouest. 410 m
14. → Turn right onto Boulevard des Allumettières/148. 1.0 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 148/Boulevard des Allumettières. 11.1 km
16. → Turn right onto Chemin Eardley/148. Continue on 148. 139.1 km
17. • Bear right onto Pembroke Street East/148. 5.4 km
18. ← Turn left onto MacKay Street. 753 m
19. → Turn right onto Irving Street. 117 m
20. ← Turn left onto Paul Martin Drive. 3.0 km
21. • Bear right onto 17. 152.8 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 17 exit toward North Bay. 119.8 km
25. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
26. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
27. • Keep left to stay on 17/Southwest By-Pass. 9.8 km
28. • Take the 55 West exit toward Lively. 2.1 km
29. → Turn right onto Main Street/24. 1.9 km
30. ← Turn left onto Third Avenue. 253 m
31. ← Turn left onto Philip Street. 96 m
32. Show all 31 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Montréal-Est – Lively

Indicative estimates based on ~673 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 Montréal-Est to Lively

The straight-line distance between Montréal-Est (Quebec) and Lively (Ontario) is about 595.5 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: Montréal-Est – Lively

The route from Montréal-Est to Lively connects Quebec to Ontario. The straight-line distance is about 595.5 km, with an estimated road distance of 673 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 Montréal-Est (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6300° N, -73.5200° E. The destination is Lively (Ontario), at 46.4333° N, -81.1500° E.

Practical tips for the Montréal-Est – Lively drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Lively 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 673 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 Montréal-Est – Lively route

These cities are near the direct route between Montréal-Est and Lively. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Montréal-Est → Petawawa · Montréal-Est → Pembroke · Montréal-Est → Beachburg

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