Route from Montréal-Est to South River

Distance from Montréal-Est to South River

The straight-line distance between Montréal-Est and South River is 454.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 514 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 43 min.

Trip cost and route type: Montréal-Est – South River

Driving directions from Montréal-Est to South River

The map shows the locations of Montréal-Est (A) and South River (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 South River

Real distance: 612.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 2 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. 62.8 km
17. ← Turn left onto Route 303/303. Continue on 303. 13.3 km
18. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église/Church Street/303. 421 m
19. ← Turn left onto Rue Purvis/Purvis Street/301. 10.0 km
20. • Bear right onto 17. 191.9 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 48.5 km
23. ← Turn left onto Highway 94/94. 9.3 km
24. ← Turn left onto Callander Bay Drive. 3.1 km
25. ← Turn left onto Lake Nosbonsing Road/654. 261 m
26. ← Turn left to take the 11 South ramp toward Toronto. 40.2 km
27. • Take exit 289 onto 124 toward South River/Sundridge. 452 m
28. ← Turn left onto Highway 124/124. 2.2 km
29. ← Turn left onto Ottawa Avenue. 406 m
30. → Turn right onto Dufferin Street. 75 m
31. Show all 30 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Montréal-Est – South River

Indicative estimates based on ~514 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 South River

The straight-line distance between Montréal-Est (Quebec) and South River (Ontario) is about 454.9 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: Montréal-Est – South River

The route connects Quebec to Ontario: from Montréal-Est to South River you cover roughly 514 km on the road (geometric distance 454.9 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 Montréal-Est (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6300° N, -73.5200° E. The destination is South River (Ontario), at 45.8417° N, -79.3750° E.

Practical tips for the Montréal-Est – South River drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches South River in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Campbell’s Bay (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 514 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 – South River route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Montréal-Est → Campbell’s Bay · Montréal-Est → Shawville · Montréal-Est → Fort-Coulonge

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