Route from Bathurst to Moulin-Vallière

Distance from Bathurst to Moulin-Vallière

The straight-line distance between Bathurst and Moulin-Vallière is 425.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 480 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bathurst – Moulin-Vallière

Driving directions from Bathurst to Moulin-Vallière

The map shows the locations of Bathurst (A) and Moulin-Vallière (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 Moulin-Vallière

Real distance: 589.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 20 min

1. • Drive west on St. George Street/Rue St.-George. 15 m
2. → Turn right onto Murray Avenue/Avenue Murray/NB 134. Continue on NB 134. 3.5 km
3. ← Turn left onto Vanier Boulevard. 137.9 km
4. ← Turn left onto Route 260/NB 260. 5.8 km
5. ← Turn left onto NB 17/Route 17. Continue on NB 17. 57.5 km
6. → Take the NB 2 ramp. 98.5 km
7. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
8. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 312/314 onto 73 toward Québec. 504 m
10. • Keep left to take 73 toward Québec. 1.3 km
11. • Keep right to take exit 312 onto 73 Nord toward Québec. 132 m
12. • Keep right to take exit 312-N onto 73 Nord toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Québec. 7.1 km
13. • Keep left to take 73/Autoroute Henri-IV. 3.1 km
14. • Keep right to take 40/73. 2.4 km
15. • Keep left to take 40/73/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 3.9 km
16. • Take exit 313 onto 73 Nord toward Saguenay/Alma. 307 m
17. • Keep left to take 73 Nord toward Saguenay/Alma. 9.5 km
18. • Take exit 157 onto Boulevard du Lac toward Lac-Beauport. 484 m
19. • Bear right onto Boulevard du Lac. 7.7 km
20. → Turn right onto Traverse de Laval. 5.3 km
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Bathurst – Moulin-Vallière

Indicative estimates based on ~480 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 Moulin-Vallière

The straight-line distance between Bathurst (New Brunswick) and Moulin-Vallière (Quebec) is about 425.2 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 – Moulin-Vallière

Looking for directions from Bathurst to Moulin-Vallière? The estimated road distance is 480 km (425.2 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 5 h 20 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects New Brunswick to Quebec. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Bathurst (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.6200° N, -65.6500° E. The destination is Moulin-Vallière (Quebec), at 46.9746° N, -71.2093° E.

Practical tips for the Bathurst – Moulin-Vallière 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 Moulin-Vallière in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Edmundston (New Brunswick).

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 480 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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Cities along the Bathurst – Moulin-Vallière route

These cities are near the direct route between Bathurst and Moulin-Vallière. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Bathurst → Edmundston · Bathurst → Saint-Léonard · Bathurst → Notre-Dame-du-Lac

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