Montreal to Plattsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.7 miles 89.7 km · straight line
72.5 miles estimated 116.6 km · driving distance
1h 27min estimated drive time
CAD 12 - CAD 14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
174° S bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Plattsburgh?

The distance from Montreal to Plattsburgh is 55.7 miles (89.7 km) as the crow flies. Plattsburgh is located S of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.5 miles, taking about 1h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Montreal is in Quebec, Canada, while Plattsburgh is in New York, United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Montreal and Plattsburgh. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Montreal to Plattsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 27min CAD 12 - CAD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 44min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Plattsburgh

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
Plattsburgh
44.70°N, 73.45°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 446.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients