The Cost of a Trip Between Chambly and Boucherville: A Guide Based on Current Gas Prices

In today's world, where fuel prices can be unpredictable, it's always important to know the cost of a trip beforehand. This guide aims to provide you with an overview of the possible routes to travel between Chambly, Québec and Boucherville, Québec and their respective costs based on current gas prices. We'll also recommend the best route with an explanation behind the recommendation.

Route 1: Highway 112 and 20

Starting from Chambly, this route involves taking Highway 112 East and then linking up with Highway 20 East. This route is relatively short with a distance of approximately 22 km, and it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to complete, depending on traffic.

According to GasBuddy, the average gas price in the Chambly area is around $1.35 CAD per liter. Based on an average fuel consumption of 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers for a typical sedan car, which is used as an estimate for this guide, the cost of fuel for one-way travel would be approximately $3.12 CAD, a total cost of $6.24 CAD for a round trip.

Route 2: Highway 112, 116, and 20

Another option from Chambly to Boucherville would be taking Highway 112 East, then exiting onto Highway 116, and finally linking up with Highway 20 East. This route is slightly longer than Route 1, with a distance of approximately 26 km, and it takes around 25 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on traffic.

Based on the same gas prices and fuel consumption estimate as on Route 1, traveling one-way on this route will cost around $3.34 CAD, making the total cost around $6.68 CAD for a round trip.

Route 3: Highway 10, 30, and 20

A third option would be taking Highway 10 East, then linking up with Highway 30 East, and finally joining Highway 20 East. This route is the longest of the three at approximately 33 km and takes around 35 to 40 minutes to complete, depending on traffic.

The cost of travelling one-way on this route based on an average fuel consumption of 11.2 liters per 100 kilometers for a typical SUV car, which is used as an estimate for this guide, with current gas prices at around $1.35 CAD per liter, works out to about $5.38 CAD. This brings the total cost for a round trip to approximately $10.76 CAD.

Our Recommendation

Based on the cost and distance of the routes, we recommend using Route 1, which is the shortest and therefore the most cost-effective route at roughly $6.24 CAD for a round trip, assuming an average consumption of 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers for a typical sedan car.

Although it may be tempting to take Route 3 since it is the fastest way to get to Boucherville, it is also the most expensive option due to the longer distance.

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you're planning to take a trip between Chambly and Boucherville, it's important to consider the cost of fuel when choosing the route. Based on the current gas prices and average fuel consumption estimates for typical sedan and SUV cars, Route 1 is the most cost-effective option. With a distance of approximately 22 km and a travel time of 20-25 minutes, it will only cost you around $6.24 CAD for a round trip. So, buckle up and hit the road!