Route from Montréal to Palmerston

Distance from Montréal to Palmerston

The straight-line distance between Montréal and Palmerston is 605.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 684 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 36 min.

Trip cost and route type: Montréal – Palmerston

Driving directions from Montréal to Palmerston

The map shows the locations of Montréal (A) and Palmerston (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 to Palmerston

Real distance: 713.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 45 min

1. • Drive northwest on Boulevard Saint-Laurent. 38 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Juliette-Béliveau. 60 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Dominique. 41 m
4. → Turn right onto Boulevard René-Lévesque Est. 1.0 km
5. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Robert-Bourassa. 3.8 km
6. • Keep left to take 10. 5.5 km
7. • Take exit 6 onto 15 Sud/15 South toward La Prairie/New York. 596 m
8. • Keep left to take 15 Sud/15 South toward La Prairie/New York. 619 m
9. • Bear right toward 15 Sud/132 Ouest/La Prairie/USA. 390 m
10. • Bear left toward 15 Sud/132 Ouest. 11.4 km
11. • Take exit 40 onto 30 Ouest toward Pont Honoré-Mercier/Vaudreuil-Dorion. 792 m
12. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Pont Honoré-Mercier/Vaudreuil-Dorion. 48.9 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
14. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 428.2 km
15. • Take exit 426 onto 418 North toward 407 Toll. 10.4 km
16. • Keep left to take 407 West toward Toronto. 43.9 km
17. • Take exit 92 onto Markham Road. 406 m
18. → Turn right onto Markham Road/68. 15.3 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 48/48. 10.5 km
20. ← Turn left onto Davis Drive/31. 8.2 km
21. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 56.4 km
22. ← Turn left onto Highway 10/10. 623 m
23. → Turn right onto County Road 109/109. 6.8 km
24. ← Turn left onto County Road 109/109. Continue on 109. 51.1 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wellington Road 123/123. 7.4 km
26. ← Turn left onto William Street. 123 m
27. → Turn right onto Bell Street. 53 m
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Montréal – Palmerston

Indicative estimates based on ~684 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 to Palmerston

The straight-line distance between Montréal (Quebec) and Palmerston (Ontario) is about 605.4 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: Montréal – Palmerston

The journey from Montréal to Palmerston covers roughly 684 km on the road, equal to 605.4 km straight line. The trip connects Quebec to Ontario and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Montréal (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5089° N, -73.5617° E. The destination is Palmerston (Ontario), at 43.8333° N, -80.8500° E.

Practical tips for the Montréal – Palmerston drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Palmerston in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Tamworth (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 684 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 – Palmerston route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Montréal → Tamworth · Montréal → Marmora · Montréal → Verona

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