Route from Trois-Lacs to Ottawa

Distance from Trois-Lacs to Ottawa

The straight-line distance between Trois-Lacs and Ottawa is 299.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 338 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 45 min.

Trip cost and route type: Trois-Lacs – Ottawa

Driving directions from Trois-Lacs to Ottawa

The map shows the locations of Trois-Lacs (A) and Ottawa (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 Trois-Lacs to Ottawa

Real distance: 383.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 43 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rue Larochelle. 2.6 km
2. → Turn right onto Boulevard Coakley/255. 8.8 km
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Grove. 72 m
4. → Turn right onto Rue Daniel-Johnson. 724 m
5. ← Turn left onto Route 116/116. 18.0 km
6. ← Turn left onto Avenue de Melburne Sud/243. Continue on 243. 22.4 km
7. ← Turn left onto Route 243/243. Continue on 243. 9.5 km
8. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/243. Continue on 243. 18.5 km
9. → Turn right onto Rue Nord/112. 91 m
10. ← Turn left onto Rue Western. 2.4 km
11. ← Turn left onto Chemin de l'Horizon. 2.1 km
12. → Turn right to take the 10 ramp. 75.5 km
13. • Take exit 11 onto I-87 toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 414 m
14. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 612 m
15. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/New York. 9.8 km
16. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
17. • Keep left to take 30/Autoroute de l'Acier. 5.2 km
18. • Take exit 1 onto 40 Ouest/417 toward Ferry Hudson Oka/Ottawa/Gatineau. 151.3 km
19. • Take exit 118 onto Rue Nicholas toward Gatineau. 360 m
20. • Keep left to take Rue Nicholas toward Gatineau. 1.6 km
21. ← Turn left onto Mackenzie King Bridge/pont Mackenzie-King. 586 m
22. → Turn right onto Elgin Street/rue Elgin/91. 250 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Trois-Lacs – Ottawa

Indicative estimates based on ~338 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 Trois-Lacs to Ottawa

The straight-line distance between Trois-Lacs (Quebec) and Ottawa (Ontario) is about 299.1 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: Trois-Lacs – Ottawa

The trip from Trois-Lacs to Ottawa covers about 338 km on the road (299.1 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Quebec to Ontario and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Trois-Lacs (Quebec) — coordinates 45.7980° N, -71.8860° E. The destination is Ottawa (Ontario), at 45.4247° N, -75.6950° E.

Practical tips for the Trois-Lacs – Ottawa drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Ottawa in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Sainte-Rose (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 338 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 Trois-Lacs – Ottawa route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Trois-Lacs → Sainte-Rose · Trois-Lacs → Rosemère · Trois-Lacs → Boisbriand

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