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Montreal to Quebec City by car

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254 km
158 mi
typical drive time
3h 26m
main route
Highway 20 / 40

Route

Along the way

Stops on the Highway 20 / 40 route, in the order you’ll reach them from Montreal.

  1. Drummondville, QC

    ~110 km

    Roughly the midpoint of the drive and its main rest-stop town.

  2. Trois-Riviu00e8res, QC

    ~140 km

    Quebec's third-largest city, sitting almost exactly halfway between Montreal and Quebec City on the St. Lawrence River.

FAQ

Montreal to Quebec City, answered

How far is it from Montreal to Quebec City by car?

It's about 158 miles (254 km) from Montreal to Quebec City, mostly via Highway 20 / 40, with a drive time of roughly 3h 26m in normal traffic.

Where can I stop between Montreal and Quebec City?

Drummondville, QC and Trois-Riviu00e8res, QC are the main stops along this route.

Is it cheaper to rent a car one-way from Montreal to Quebec City?

One-way rentals sometimes carry a drop fee that varies by supplier and season. Search above to compare one-way rates from real suppliers before settling on a round-trip rental instead.