Montreal to Vancouver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2290.6 miles 3686.3 km · straight line
2845.8 miles actual route 4579.9 km · driving distance
54h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 461 - CAD 568 estimated fuel cost
~5h 6min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Vancouver?

The distance from Montreal to Vancouver is 2290.6 miles (3686.3 km) as the crow flies. Vancouver is located WNW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2845.8 miles, taking about 54h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 6min. Both are located in Canada — Montreal in Quebec and Vancouver in British Columbia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Montreal and Vancouver. 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 Vancouver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 54h 47min CAD 461 - CAD 568 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~65h 44min $228–$427* Budget
Train ~71h 13min $341–$996* Comfort

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
Vancouver
49.28°N, 123.12°W
America/Vancouver
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 764 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 191 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 10.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM