Montreal to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.2 miles 595.7 km · straight line
397 miles actual route 638.9 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
CAD 64 - CAD 79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Montreal to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 370.2 miles (595.7 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located WSW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in Canada — Montreal in Quebec and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in Ontario.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min CAD 64 - CAD 79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM