Canada · road trip
Montreal to Quebec City by car: where to stop on the way
≈ 254 km / 158 mi · ~3 h driving · 4 stops
Montreal to Quebec City is ≈ 254 km (158 miles), about 3 hours of driving direct. The best places to stop on the way: Trois-Rivières and Deschambault — with them it makes a relaxed 3-day road trip.
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Under three hours on Autoroute 40 — or the Chemin du Roy, Canada's oldest road, through riverside villages on the north shore of the St. Lawrence.
Where to stop between Montreal and Quebec City
- 1
Montreal
Off the island and north-east along the St. Lawrence.
- 2
Trois-Rivières
One of North America's oldest cities, halfway, with a riverside boardwalk.
- 3
Deschambault
One of the Chemin du Roy's prettiest villages — an old stone church and a cape over the river.
- 4
Quebec City
The walled old city, the Château Frontenac and the Petit-Champlain quarter below.
Good to know
Road signs are in French. The Chemin du Roy (Route 138) is slower than the A-40 but much prettier; Quebec winters mean snow tyres are compulsory from 1 December to 15 March.
Montreal to Quebec City — FAQ
- Where should I stop between Montreal and Quebec City?
- The best stops are Trois-Rivières and Deschambault. Any of them makes a good break on the drive. Open the drive on the map to see each stop and the drive time between them.
- How far is Quebec City from Montreal?
- Montreal to Quebec City is about 254 km (158 miles) by road.
- How long does it take to drive from Montreal to Quebec City?
- Roughly 3 hours of driving direct, before any stops.
- Is Montreal to Quebec City a good road trip?
- Yes — with the stops above it makes a 3-day trip. Stopful maps the whole route, drive times, where to stay, and what the trip will cost before you book.
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