It's right next door. Really.

Organizers can personally attest to the following times:

New York city; 5.5 hours, 375 miles;
Boston 4.75 hours, 300 miles;
Buffalo, New York: 432 miles, 6 hours;
Detroit Michigan 590 miles, 8.5 hours.

Alright, so Detroit is a bit of a trek, but this is about driving cars.

The following maps may be helpful
http://www.mapquest.com

Just enter Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu and Province of Quebec, Canada.

Here is a map get there using the main New England highways.

Here is a link to the web site of the city of Monteal