Route from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Waterloo

Distance from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Waterloo

The straight-line distance between Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac and Waterloo is 272.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 308 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Waterloo

Driving directions from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Waterloo

The map shows the locations of Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (A) and Waterloo (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-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Waterloo

Real distance: 418.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 5 min

1. • Drive south on Rue du Roseau. 173 m
2. → Turn right onto Chemin de l'Église Sud. 263 m
3. → Turn right onto 117/Boulevard Des Ruisseaux. 5.8 km
4. → Turn right onto Chemin de la Lièvre Sud/309. Continue on 309. 135.5 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 309/309. 661 m
6. ← Turn left to take the 50 ramp. 22.6 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 19.8 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 50. 23.1 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 239 toward Harrington/Grenville sur la Rouge/Chemin Kilmar. 283 m
10. • Keep right to take 344 Est toward Grenville/Hawkesbury. 5.3 km
11. ← Turn left onto Main Street East/Rue Main Est/CR 4. 1.8 km
12. → Turn right onto Tupper Street/Rue Tupper. 2.0 km
13. ← Turn left onto County Road 17/Chemin de comté 17/CR 17. 7.0 km
14. ↑ Stay straight to take the 417 East ramp toward Montreal. 41.8 km
15. • Take exit 32 onto 30 toward Sorel-Tracy/Toronto. 4.1 km
16. • Keep left to stay on 30. 61.8 km
17. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
18. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
19. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 68.3 km
20. • Take exit 90 onto 243 toward Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome. 264 m
21. ← Turn left onto Chemin Foster/243. 2.9 km
22. ← Turn left onto Route 112/112/243. Continue on 112/243. 2.5 km
23. ← Turn left. 51 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Waterloo

Indicative estimates based on ~308 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-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Waterloo

The straight-line distance between Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) and Waterloo (Quebec) is about 272.3 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-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Waterloo

Looking for directions from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Waterloo? The estimated road distance is 308 km (272.3 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 3 h 25 min. A long route (over 300 km) that stays within Quebec. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

Practical tips for the Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Waterloo drive

Terrain along the way

The route stays within Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

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 308 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac → Sainte-Adèle · Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac → Prévost · Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac → Shawbridge

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