The 4 Best Day Trips from Sherbrooke

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 4 good day trips from Sherbrooke, Canada, led by Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The closest is Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, about 1 hr 40 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 4 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Sherbrooke

  1. 1

    Montréal, Canada

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Sherbrooke

    Known for Biodôme de Montréal.

  2. 2

    Trois-Rivières, Canada

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Sherbrooke
  3. 3

    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Sherbrooke
  4. 4

    Chomedey, Canada

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Sherbrooke

A sample day: Sherbrooke to Montréal

  1. 07:30Leave Sherbrooke
  2. 09:35Arrive in Montréal (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Biodôme de Montréal
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Montréal
  6. 15:35Head back to Sherbrooke
  7. 17:40Home in Sherbrooke

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sherbrooke?
The best day trips from Sherbrooke are Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Chomedey. The closest is Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, about 1 hr 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sherbrooke?
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is the closest, 107 km west of Sherbrooke, roughly 1 hr 40 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Sherbrooke for a day out?
Montréal is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km west of Sherbrooke and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Sherbrooke?
For a weekend away from Sherbrooke, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Chomedey (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Montréal (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Trois-Rivières (116 km, 1 hr 50 min), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (107 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sherbrooke?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chomedey at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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