Cities Near Ottawa
Cities near Ottawa, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gatineau, Cornwall, Brockville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ottawa, Canada is Gatineau, about 5 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GatineauMuseum and park across the river | 5 mi / 7 km | 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| CornwallSt Lawrence riverfront | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BrockvilleGateway to the Thousand Islands | 57 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| PembrokeOttawa Valley town | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| MontréalFrench-Canadian metropolis | 102 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kanata | 13 mi / 21 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint-Jérôme | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kingston | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Terrebonne | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Repentigny | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Ottawa
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gatineau, Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Kanata. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ottawa
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Montréal, Terrebonne, Repentigny. 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 Ottawa include Gatineau, Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Montréal. The closest is Gatineau, about 5 miles (7 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.