Cities Near Gatineau
Cities near Gatineau, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Nepean, Kanata, Saint-Jérôme. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Gatineau, Canada is Nepean, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 33 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepean | 10 mi / 16 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kanata | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint-Jérôme | 85 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kingston | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Laval | 97 mi / 157 km | 2 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Terrebonne | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Repentigny | 110 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saint-Hyacinthe | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Gatineau
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Nepean, Kanata, Saint-Jérôme, Kingston, Laval. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Gatineau
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Terrebonne, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Repentigny, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Hyacinthe. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Gatineau include Nepean, Kanata, Saint-Jérôme, Kingston, Laval. The closest is Nepean, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Nepean
- → Best time to visit Kanata
- → Best time to visit Saint-Jérôme
- → Best time to visit Kingston
- → Best time to visit Laval
- → Best time to visit Terrebonne
- → Best time to visit Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
- → Best time to visit Repentigny
- → Best time to visit Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- → Best time to visit Saint-Hyacinthe