How far is Ottawa, 8 from Montréal, 10?

The driving distance from Ottawa, 8 to Montréal, 10 is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.79 mi
01h 54m
Flight
99.12 mi
159.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.12 mi
Kilometers
159.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.79 mi
Kilometers
189.56 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montréal
Wed, Nov 11, 11:41 AM EST
Return by in Ottawa
Wed, Nov 11, 1:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ottawa
2026-11-11T09:46
Arrive Montréal
Wed, Nov 11, 11:41 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ottawa
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cornwall
8

Historic county of England

From Ottawa
64.9 mi
00h 57m
To Montréal
52.8 mi
00h 57m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa and Montréal.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa and Montréal.

  1. 1

    Start on Flagg Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Flagg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 2

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 2

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 2

    46 m · 3 sec · County Road 2

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 2

    10.9 mi · 16 min · County Road 2

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 16

    1973 ft · 39 sec · Highway 16

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2306 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 37

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37

  12. 12

    Continue on Aluminum Workers Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Aluminum Workers Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C

    780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 11C

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 420

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420

  16. 16

    Turn left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cannon Corners Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Cannon Corners Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 203

    144 m · 20 sec · Route 203

  19. 19

    Continue on Route de Havelock

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Route de Havelock

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route de Havelock

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ottawa and Montréal.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 37
29.9 mi · 25%
County Road 2
15.5 mi · 13%
Main Street
10.4 mi · 9%
Cannon Corners Road
6.05 mi · 5%
Route de Havelock
2.71 mi · 2%
Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

56.6 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
99.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
00h 57m from Ottawa
Leave By
2:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ottawa to Montréal?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Ottawa and 52.8 miles from Montréal.

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 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EST.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa and Montréal. Straight-line distance: 99.12 mi (159.52 km).

Ottawa

#1 Ottawa

Located in southeastern Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa, Gatineau, and Rideau rivers, this city serves as the federal capital of Canada.

Population812,129
Coordinates45.4209405046496, -75.6902861595154
Altitude-
CountryCanada
Montréal

#2 Montréal

This major city in the Canadian province of Quebec is located on an island in the Saint Lawrence River.

Population1,801,546
Coordinates45.516779223, -73.649179482
Altitude-
CountryCanada
Start: (-75.691328, 45.421134)
End: Avenue Morrison (-73.649635, 45.516925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m
There is no time difference between Ottawa and Montréal. The current time is 09:46:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.