Route from Sainte-Sophie to Chelmsford

Distance from Sainte-Sophie to Chelmsford

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Sophie and Chelmsford is 568 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 642 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 8 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sainte-Sophie – Chelmsford

Driving directions from Sainte-Sophie to Chelmsford

The map shows the locations of Sainte-Sophie (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 Sainte-Sophie to Chelmsford

Real distance: 714.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 13 min

1. • Drive southeast on Montée Morel. 8 m
2. → Turn right onto Boulevard Sainte-Sophie/158. Continue on 158. 8.8 km
3. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Saint-Antoine. 310 m
4. ← Turn left onto 24e Avenue. 1.0 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue du Boisé. 931 m
6. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Des Laurentides/117. Continue on 117. 3.4 km
7. → Turn right onto Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 18.8 km
8. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 33.1 km
9. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 6.1 km
10. • Keep left to stay on 50. 7.8 km
11. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 28.7 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 61.4 km
13. • Keep left to take 50/148/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 1.6 km
14. • Take exit 134-O onto 148 Ouest toward Boulevard des Allumettières Ouest. 410 m
15. → Turn right onto Boulevard des Allumettières/148. 1.0 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 148/Boulevard des Allumettières. 11.1 km
17. → Turn right onto Chemin Eardley/148. Continue on 148. 139.1 km
18. • Bear right onto Pembroke Street East/148. 5.4 km
19. ← Turn left onto MacKay Street. 753 m
20. → Turn right onto Irving Street. 117 m
21. ← Turn left onto Paul Martin Drive. 3.0 km
22. • Bear right onto 17. 152.8 km
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
24. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
25. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 119.8 km
26. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
27. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
28. • Keep left to stay on 17. 14.4 km
29. • Take the 144 exit toward Timmins. 17.8 km
30. ← Turn left to stay on Highway 144/144. 1.1 km
31. → Turn right onto Errington Avenue/14. Continue on Errington Avenue. 1.6 km
32. ← Turn left onto Main Street. 176 m
33. Show all 32 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sainte-Sophie – Chelmsford

Indicative estimates based on ~642 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 Sainte-Sophie to Chelmsford

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Sophie (Quebec) and Chelmsford (Ontario) is about 568 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: Sainte-Sophie – Chelmsford

The journey from Sainte-Sophie to Chelmsford covers roughly 642 km on the road, equal to 568 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 Sainte-Sophie (Quebec) — coordinates 45.8200° N, -73.9000° E. The destination is Chelmsford (Ontario), at 46.5833° N, -81.2000° E.

Practical tips for the Sainte-Sophie – 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 642 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 Sainte-Sophie – Chelmsford route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Sainte-Sophie → Petawawa · Sainte-Sophie → Pembroke · Sainte-Sophie → Fort-Coulonge

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