Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Philadelphia to Montreal. If you're planning a road trip to Montreal, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Philadelphia
drive for about 1 hour
12:11 pm Allentown (Pennsylvania)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:11 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
4:54 pm Cooperstown (New York)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
find more stops
10:00 am leave from Cooperstown (New York)
drive for about 4 hours
2:07 pm Burlington (Vermont)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:07 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:49 pm arrive in Montreal
stay at Hilton Montreal Bonaventure
day 2 driving ≈ 6 hours
Allentown (Pennsylvania) (3 answers)
Cooperstown (New York) (9 answers)
Burlington (Vermont) (13 answers)
Magic Hat Brewing Co (2 mentions)
questions about Burlington (Vermont):
What's the best neighborhood in Burlington (Vermont) for a first time visitor?
Interesting Sights & Eats in Burlington, VT?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Montreal.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
Want to research more popular hotels in Montreal? Click the blue button below.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest La Banquise Resto, which was mentioned 12 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
Want to research more popular restaurants in Montreal? Click the blue button below.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Montreal. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Allie from Portland asked:
A foodie in Montreal (8 answers)
Janine from Seattle asked:
Outdoor activities in Montreal + great restaurants? (8 answers)
Keith from Denver asked:
Hidden gems of Montreal (7 answers)
James from Maryland asked:
best photo locations (6 answers)
Susan from Delaware (Ohio) asked:
Traffic (6 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Montreal.
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Montreal to Philadelphia drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Philadelphia to Montreal. Or get a full Philadelphia to Montreal flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.
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