Route from Waterloo to North Bay

Distance from Waterloo to North Bay

The straight-line distance between Waterloo and North Bay is 547.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 618 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 52 min.

Trip cost and route type: Waterloo – North Bay

Driving directions from Waterloo to North Bay

The map shows the locations of Waterloo (A) and North Bay (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 North Bay

Real distance: 685.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 21 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 right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
10. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 106.3 km
11. • Take exit 750 onto CR 31/County Road 31 toward Winchester/Morrisburg. 496 m
12. → Turn right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 24.4 km
13. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 19.7 km
14. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 2.6 km
15. → Take the 416 North ramp toward Ottawa. 39.8 km
16. • Keep left to take exit 75A onto 417 West toward Kanata/Pembroke. 282.8 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
19. • Take the 11/17 exit toward North Bay. 1.5 km
20. ← Turn left onto Fisher Street. 1.3 km
21. ← Turn left onto Worthington Street East. 1.0 km
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Waterloo – North Bay

Indicative estimates based on ~618 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 North Bay

The straight-line distance between Waterloo (Quebec) and North Bay (Ontario) is about 547.3 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 – North Bay

The journey from Waterloo to North Bay covers roughly 618 km on the road, equal to 547.3 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 Waterloo (Quebec) — coordinates 45.3500° N, -72.5167° E. The destination is North Bay (Ontario), at 46.3000° N, -79.4500° E.

Practical tips for the Waterloo – North Bay drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches North Bay in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Wakefield (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 618 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 – North Bay route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Waterloo → Wakefield · Waterloo → Cascades · Waterloo → Gracefield

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