Montreal, Canada β Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team Β· Updated April 7, 2026
From Montreal, the closest major city is Boston at just 403 km (1h by air). The farthest destination is New York at 534 km. On average, the 3 destinations listed here are 480 km from Montreal.
Montreal is a major city in Canada, with a population of approximately 1,704,694. Located in the Quebec region of North America, Montreal serves as an important center for commerce and travel.
Montreal connects to 3 destinations within North America and 0 intercontinental routes spanning 1 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Montreal with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Montreal helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| π’ Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 3 routes | Car or flight |
| π‘ Medium-haul | 1,500β5,000 km | 0 routes | Flight (3β7 hours) |
| π΄ Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 0 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Montreal is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20β40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2β3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
Most routes from Montreal are within a few timezones, so jet lag is rarely a concern.
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The closest major city to Montreal is Boston, United States at 403 km (250 miles). Flight time: approximately 1h.
The farthest city from Montreal in our database is New York at 534 km (332 miles).
We cover 3 destinations from Montreal, spanning 1 continents.
The average distance from Montreal to all listed destinations is approximately 480 km (298 miles).
From Montreal: 3 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 0 medium-haul (1,500β5,000 km), and 0 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
π Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.