Route from Bathurst to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Distance from Bathurst to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between Bathurst and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is 285.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 323 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 35 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bathurst – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Driving directions from Bathurst to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The map shows the locations of Bathurst (A) and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Bathurst to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Real distance: 568.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 45 min

1. • Drive west on St. George Street/Rue St.-George. 15 m
2. ← Turn left onto Murray Avenue/Avenue Murray/NB 134. Continue on NB 134. 2.0 km
3. → Turn right onto Miramichi Avenue/NB 134. 1.6 km
4. → Take the NB 11 ramp. 494 m
5. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 670 m
6. • Take the 8 South / 8 sud exit toward Miramichi. 191.7 km
7. • Take exit 1 toward 133/132/15 East/133. 625 m
8. → Turn right toward Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard/Shediac/Scoudouc. 589 m
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 132/15/Scoudouc. 859 m
10. ← Turn left to take the 15 East/15 Est ramp toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 46.6 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 234 m
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 84.9 km
13. • Keep left to take 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 2.5 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 2.1 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. 40 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. Continue on Capital Drive. 1.7 km
17. ← Turn left onto University Avenue. 679 m
18. → Turn right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. Continue on 1/TCH. 3.3 km
19. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road. 765 m
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 53 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 452 m
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 572 m
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 46.5 km
24. ↺ Turn right onto Roundabout. 6 m
25. • Make a sharp left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 299 m
26. → Turn right toward 2/Souris. 28.5 km
27. → Turn right onto Belle Avenue. 82 m
28. ← Turn left onto Breakwater Street. 536 m
29. → Turn right onto CTMA Traversier. 327 m
30. • Take the Souris ― Cap-aux-Meules Ferry. 147.0 km
31. • Drive north. 136 m
32. • Keep left at the fork. 255 m
33. • Bear right onto Chemin du Débarcadère. 128 m
34. ← Turn left onto Chemin Principal/199. 645 m
35. → Turn right onto Chemin Oscar. 172 m
36. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Gaudet. 387 m
37. → Turn right. 89 m
38. Show all 37 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Bathurst – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Indicative estimates based on ~323 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Bathurst to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between Bathurst (New Brunswick) and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) is about 285.4 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Bathurst – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

How far is Bathurst from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine? The road estimate is around 323 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 35 min. The route connects New Brunswick to Quebec — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Bathurst (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.6200° N, -65.6500° E. The destination is Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec), at 47.3833° N, -61.8667° E.

Practical tips for the Bathurst – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in New Brunswick — a province forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines — and reaches Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 323 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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