Day trip from Ottawa to Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke lies 297 km (184 mi) east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 297 km (184 mi) apart, Sherbrooke is a realistic day trip from Ottawa: about 4 h 49 min each way by road.
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| Ottawa | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 129,447 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Sherbrooke
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèques de Sherbrooke | 192,296 | 2021 |
The busiest is Bibliothèques de Sherbrooke at 192,296 visitors in 2021. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Sherbrooke
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Staying in Sherbrooke
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Common questions
How far is Sherbrooke from Ottawa?
297 km (184 mi) in a straight line, east of Ottawa; by road roughly 362 km (225 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Sherbrooke by road?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Sherbrooke?
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.