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The 4 Best Day Trips from Sherbrooke

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Sherbrooke at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Montréal	132 km W	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Trois-Rivières	116 km NW	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu	107 km W	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Chomedey	145 km W	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Sherbrooke

1
Montréal, Canada
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Sherbrooke4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Biodôme de Montréal.
Also nearby: Laval, Longueuil, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Le Vieux-Longueuil, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, Terrebonne, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Saint-Laurent.
2
Trois-Rivières, Canada
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Sherbrooke3 hr 40 min round trip
3
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Sherbrooke3 hr 20 min round trip
4
Chomedey, Canada
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Sherbrooke4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sherbrooke to Montréal

A realistic pace for Montréal, 132 km from Sherbrooke. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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