Route from Waterloo to L’Orignal

Distance from Waterloo to L’Orignal

The straight-line distance between Waterloo and L’Orignal is 172.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 207 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 18 min.

Trip cost and route type: Waterloo – L’Orignal

Driving directions from Waterloo to L’Orignal

The map shows the locations of Waterloo (A) and L’Orignal (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 Waterloo to L’Orignal

Real distance: 211.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 3 h 14 min

1. • Drive east. 51 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Foster/112/241/243. Continue on 112/243. 2.5 km
3. → Turn right onto Chemin Foster/243. 2.8 km
4. → Turn right to take the 10 ramp. 77.8 km
5. • Take exit 11 onto I-87 toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 414 m
6. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 612 m
7. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion/New York. 9.8 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
9. • Keep left to take 30/Autoroute de l'Acier. 5.2 km
10. • Take exit 1 onto 40 Ouest/417 toward Ferry Hudson Oka/Ottawa/Gatineau. 42.8 km
11. • Take exit 9 onto 17 toward Hawkesbury/Rockland. 16.0 km
12. → Turn right onto John Street/Rue John. 1.0 km
13. → Turn right onto King Street/Rue King/CR 24. 87 m
14. ← Turn left onto Water Street/Rue Water. 62 m
15. Show all 14 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Waterloo – L’Orignal

Indicative estimates based on ~207 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 Waterloo to L’Orignal

The straight-line distance between Waterloo (Quebec) and L’Orignal (Ontario) is about 172.3 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: Waterloo – L’Orignal

The route connects Quebec to Ontario: from Waterloo to L’Orignal you cover roughly 207 km on the road (geometric distance 172.3 km). A medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Waterloo (Quebec) — coordinates 45.3500° N, -72.5167° E. The destination is L’Orignal (Ontario), at 45.6210° N, -74.6926° E.

Practical tips for the Waterloo – L’Orignal drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches L’Orignal in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Westmount (Quebec).

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 207 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 Waterloo – L’Orignal route

These cities are near the direct route between Waterloo and L’Orignal. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Waterloo → Westmount · Waterloo → Hampstead · Waterloo → Outremont

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