Day trip from Ottawa to Laval
Laval lies 157 km (98 mi) east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 157 km (98 mi) apart, Laval is a realistic day trip from Ottawa: about 2 h 34 min each way by road.
| Ottawa | Laval | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 438,366 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Laval
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque de Laval | 2,012,315 | 2021 |
| Cosmodome | 70,543 | — |
The busiest is Bibliothèque de Laval at 2,012,315 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 Laval
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Staying in Laval
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Laval. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (15), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 13,421 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Laval
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Common questions
How far is Laval from Ottawa?
157 km (98 mi) in a straight line, east of Ottawa; by road roughly 192 km (119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Laval by road?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Laval?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where can I stay in Laval?
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Laval, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.