How far is Montréal, 10 from Ottawa, 8?
The driving distance from Montréal, 10 to Ottawa, 8 is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montréal and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montréal and Ottawa.
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Start on Route de Havelock
2.7 mi · 5 min · Route de Havelock
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Continue on Route 203
137 m · 9 sec · Route 203
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Continue on Cannon Corners Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Cannon Corners Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 11
17.8 mi · 24 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Turn slight right onto County Highway 22
10.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Chateaugay Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Chateaugay Street
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Continue on NY-37
8.4 mi · 13 min · NY-37
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Continue on Raquette Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Raquette Road
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Continue on NY-37
7.9 mi · 12 min · NY-37
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Turn slight right onto Highland Road
50 m · 3 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on East Orvis Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Orvis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrews Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Andrews Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 37
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 37
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Turn right onto Trooper Shawn W. Snow Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Trooper Shawn W. Snow Street
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Turn slight right
2069 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 16
1976 ft · 41 sec · Highway 16
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 2
10.9 mi · 16 min · County Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 2
46 m · 3 sec · County Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 2
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 2
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Turn left onto Flagg Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Flagg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flagg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montréal and Ottawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 11
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 11
17.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montréal to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Montréal and 62 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EST.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montréal and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 99.12 mi (159.52 km).
End: Ottawa (-75.690286, 45.420941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |