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Montréal, QC to Ottawa, ON Distance

How far is it from Montréal, QC to Ottawa, ON? See straight-line and estimated driving distances in kilometres and miles.

Montréal, QC to Ottawa, ON Distance
Source: TruckDrivingDirections.com
Generated: 24 Apr 2026, 09:39 UTC
Page type: distance
Straight-line Distance
123 km76 miles
Driving Distance (est.)
166 km103 miles

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Route Stats Summary

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Reference driving distance
166 km103 mi
Driving time (continuous estimate)
3 hr 3 min
Recommended travel duration
3 hr 18 min with short breaks
Trip profile
Medium distance drive
Estimated fuel used
53.1 L13.9 gal
Estimated EV usage
215.6 kWh
Suggested breaks
Plan 1 short break

Reverse Route

Ottawa, ON to Montréal, QC

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Distance: 166 km103 mi
Drive time: 3 hr 3 min

Trip Energy and Cost

Usage is estimated from the modeled route distance. Cost is calculated only when you enter your own price.

Truck Fuel Consumption and Cost

This baseline uses a truck-oriented average. Enter your own fleet or vehicle consumption if you want a more accurate trip-cost estimate.
Estimated fuel used: 53.1 L13.9 gal
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Electric Truck Consumption and Charging

Estimated energy used: 215.6 kWh
Trip charging cost: Enter a price
  • For an electric truck, this is usually a manageable short trip if the vehicle starts with a strong working charge.
  • Likely manageable without a full mid-trip charging stop in mild conditions.
  • No local charger POI dataset is attached to this corridor yet, so use the live planner to check exact charging stops.

Distance Breakdown

Straight-line (as the crow flies) 123 km 76 miles
Estimated driving distance 166 km 103 miles

Cities and Places Along the Route Corridor

Rest Stop Recommendations

Plan 1 short break About every 2 hours of driving time

  • Suggested break Take one short break near Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC if the live route still follows this corridor.

Cities Along the Route

Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
Major city close to the direct corridor between the start and end points.
Blainville, QC
Major city close to the direct corridor between the start and end points.
Saint-Jérôme, QC
Major city close to the direct corridor between the start and end points.
Mirabel, QC
Major city close to the direct corridor between the start and end points.

Places along or near this route corridor appear only when a local OSM-derived corridor dataset is available.

Route Introduction

This page compares the direct distance between Montréal, QC and Ottawa, ON with a modeled driving distance of about 166 km, so you can judge the trip before checking a live route.

Route Context

  • The modeled road trip is about 43 km longer than the direct distance, which is common when roads cannot follow a straight path.
  • Both ends of the trip are large urban areas, so city entry and exit time can matter as much as the middle portion of the drive.

Travel Factors

Reference road distance 166 km103 mi
Modeled from the stored city pair and the site distance estimator.
Reference drive time 3 hrs 3 min
This is a continuous driving estimate based on the modeled route length, not a rest-inclusive trip plan.
Modeled planning speed 65 km/h40 mph
Used only to model the reference travel time. It does not reflect live traffic or road conditions.
Urban-delay exposure Higher
Based on the population scale around Montréal, QC and Ottawa, ON, which can make departure and arrival less predictable than the middle portion of the drive.
Best use Trip comparison
Useful when you want a quick distance reference before opening a live route.

Practical Travel Tips

  • A short stop can make this kind of mid-length drive more comfortable.
  • If you can choose your departure time, leaving Montréal, QC outside the busiest local period can reduce early-route delay.
  • Arrival timing matters near Ottawa, ON because the last segment of the drive is often less predictable than the open-road portion.
  • Use the live planner when departure time, closures, incidents, or exact turn-by-turn steps matter.

FAQ

How far is Montréal, QC from Ottawa, ON by road?

The page models the road trip at about 166 km (103 miles). That is a reference estimate, not a live turn-by-turn route result.

What is the straight-line distance between Montréal, QC and Ottawa, ON?

The direct geographic gap is about 123 km. It is useful as a comparison point, but it is not the same as a drivable route.

How long does it take to drive from Montréal, QC to Ottawa, ON?

The reference driving time on this page is 3 hrs 3 min. It is modeled from distance and endpoint assumptions, so use the live planner for current conditions.

Is this a live navigation route?

No. This page is a reference view built from modeled route data. Use the live planner for current turn-by-turn navigation.

How much fuel or electricity could the Montréal, QC to Ottawa, ON trip use?

The page estimates usage only. Enter your own fuel or electricity price if you want a trip-cost estimate.

Why can the driving distance differ from the direct distance?

Roads rarely follow the shortest possible line, so a drivable trip is often meaningfully longer than the direct geographic gap.

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