Cities Near Montréal
Cities near Montréal, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Québec, Ottawa, Trois-Rivières. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Montréal, Canada is Québec, about 145 mi (233 km) away — roughly 3 hr 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuébecWalled old-world city | 145 mi / 233 km | 3 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| OttawaThe national capital | 102 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trois-RivièresHistoric riverside town | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| SherbrookeLakes of the Eastern Townships | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| LavalParks and family attractions | 7 mi / 11 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Repentigny | 17 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint-Jérôme | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint-Hyacinthe | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Granby | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Montréal
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke, Laval, Repentigny, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Montréal
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Québec, Ottawa. 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 Montréal include Québec, Ottawa, Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke, Laval. The closest is Québec, about 145 miles (233 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 Québec
- → Best time to visit Ottawa
- → Best time to visit Trois-Rivières
- → Best time to visit Sherbrooke
- → Best time to visit Laval
- → Best time to visit Repentigny
- → Best time to visit Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- → Best time to visit Saint-Jérôme
- → Best time to visit Saint-Hyacinthe
- → Best time to visit Granby