Day trip from Montréal to Gatineau
Gatineau lies 165 km (102 mi) west of Montréal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 165 km (102 mi) apart, Gatineau is a realistic day trip from Montréal: about 2 h 41 min each way by road.
| Montréal | Gatineau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1.8 million | 300,045 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Gatineau
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gatineau Public Libraries | 2,275,602 | 2021 |
| Gatineau Park | 1,700,000 | 2000 |
| Canadian Museum of History | 1,300,000 | — |
| Canadian Children's Museum | 500,000 | — |
The busiest is Gatineau Public Libraries at 2,275,602 visitors in 2021. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Gatineau
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Staying in Gatineau
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Common questions
How far is Gatineau from Montréal?
165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, west of Montréal; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Gatineau by road?
About 2 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Gatineau?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.