Montreal to Toronto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313.4 miles 504.3 km · straight line
340.3 miles actual route 547.7 km · driving distance
6h 43min estimated drive time
CAD 55 - CAD 68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Toronto?

The distance from Montreal to Toronto is 313.4 miles (504.3 km) as the crow flies. Toronto is located WSW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 340.3 miles, taking about 6h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in Canada — Montreal in Quebec and Toronto in Ontario.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Montreal and Toronto. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Toronto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 43min CAD 55 - CAD 68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 4min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 23min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Toronto

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
Toronto
43.65°N, 79.38°W
America/Toronto
76m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM