Route from Varennes to Alliston

Distance from Varennes to Alliston

The straight-line distance between Varennes and Alliston is 534.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 604 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 43 min.

Trip cost and route type: Varennes – Alliston

Driving directions from Varennes to Alliston

The map shows the locations of Varennes (A) and Alliston (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 Varennes to Alliston

Real distance: 666.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 43 min

1. • Drive west on Rue Malo. 88 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Dalpé. 82 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard René-Gaultier. 527 m
4. ← Turn left onto Rue Quévillon. 119 m
5. → Turn right onto Route Marie-Victorin/132. 566 m
6. → Turn right onto Montée de Picardie. 3.9 km
7. ← Turn left to take the 30 ramp. 36.7 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 457 m
10. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 428.2 km
11. • Take exit 426 onto 418 North toward 407 Toll. 10.4 km
12. • Keep left to take 407 West toward Toronto. 43.9 km
13. • Take exit 92 onto Markham Road. 406 m
14. → Turn right onto Markham Road/68. 15.3 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 48/48. 14.5 km
16. ← Turn left onto Mount Albert Road/13. 8.1 km
17. → Turn right onto Woodbine Avenue/8. 2.1 km
18. ← Turn left onto Doane Road/45. 2.0 km
19. → Turn right onto Jeffery Crescent. 4.1 km
20. ← Turn left onto Yonge Street/51. 1.0 km
21. → Turn right onto Bradford Street/13. 598 m
22. → Turn right onto Holland Landing Road/83. 1.7 km
23. ← Turn left onto Bathurst Street/38. 110 m
24. → Turn right onto Highway 11/1. 3.9 km
25. → Turn right onto Barrie Street. 11.4 km
26. ← Turn left onto County Road 89/89. Continue on 89. 21.7 km
27. ← Turn left onto John Avenue. 336 m
28. → Turn right onto Albert Street East. 1.4 km
29. ← Turn left onto Centre Street. 114 m
30. → Turn right onto Tupper Street West. 109 m
31. Show all 30 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Varennes – Alliston

Indicative estimates based on ~604 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 Varennes to Alliston

The straight-line distance between Varennes (Quebec) and Alliston (Ontario) is about 534.3 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: Varennes – Alliston

The journey from Varennes to Alliston covers roughly 604 km on the road, equal to 534.3 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 Varennes (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6833° N, -73.4333° E. The destination is Alliston (Ontario), at 44.1500° N, -79.8667° E.

Practical tips for the Varennes – Alliston drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Alliston in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Perth (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 604 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 Varennes – Alliston route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Varennes → Perth · Varennes → Westport · Varennes → Rideau Lakes

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