Route from Saint-Basile-le-Grand to Chelmsford

Distance from Saint-Basile-le-Grand to Chelmsford

The straight-line distance between Saint-Basile-le-Grand and Chelmsford is 621.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 702 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 48 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Basile-le-Grand – Chelmsford

Driving directions from Saint-Basile-le-Grand to Chelmsford

The map shows the locations of Saint-Basile-le-Grand (A) and Chelmsford (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 Saint-Basile-le-Grand to Chelmsford

Real distance: 783.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 55 min

1. • Drive southeast on Avenue du Mont-Bruno. 230 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Principale. 46 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier/116. 6.8 km
4. • Take exit 9 onto Boulevard des Promenades toward Sorel-Tracy/Vaudreuil-Dorian. 434 m
5. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/Boulevard des Promenades. 1.4 km
6. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vandreuil-Dorion. 742 m
7. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 16.7 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 30/Autoroute de l'Acier. 20.2 km
9. • Take exit 38 onto 132/138 toward Châteauguay Centre Ville/Mercier. 562 m
10. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 31.2 km
11. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
12. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 106.3 km
13. • Take exit 750 onto CR 31/County Road 31 toward Winchester/Morrisburg. 496 m
14. → Turn right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 24.4 km
15. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 19.7 km
16. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 2.6 km
17. → Take the 416 North ramp toward Ottawa. 39.8 km
18. • Keep left to take exit 75A onto 417 West toward Kanata/Pembroke. 282.8 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
20. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
21. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 119.8 km
22. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
23. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
24. • Keep left to stay on 17. 14.4 km
25. • Take the 144 exit toward Timmins. 17.8 km
26. ← Turn left to stay on Highway 144/144. 1.1 km
27. → Turn right onto Errington Avenue/14. Continue on Errington Avenue. 1.6 km
28. ← Turn left onto Main Street. 141 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint-Basile-le-Grand – Chelmsford

Indicative estimates based on ~702 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 Saint-Basile-le-Grand to Chelmsford

The straight-line distance between Saint-Basile-le-Grand (Quebec) and Chelmsford (Ontario) is about 621.6 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: Saint-Basile-le-Grand – Chelmsford

The route connects Quebec to Ontario: from Saint-Basile-le-Grand to Chelmsford you cover roughly 702 km on the road (geometric distance 621.6 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 Saint-Basile-le-Grand (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5333° N, -73.2833° E. The destination is Chelmsford (Ontario), at 46.5833° N, -81.2000° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Basile-le-Grand – Chelmsford drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Chelmsford 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 702 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 Saint-Basile-le-Grand – Chelmsford route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Basile-le-Grand → Petawawa · Saint-Basile-le-Grand → Pembroke · Saint-Basile-le-Grand → Fort-Coulonge

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