Route from East Riverside to Lac-Mégantic

Distance from East Riverside to Lac-Mégantic

The straight-line distance between East Riverside and Lac-Mégantic is 379.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 429 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 46 min.

Trip cost and route type: East Riverside – Lac-Mégantic

Driving directions from East Riverside to Lac-Mégantic

The map shows the locations of East Riverside (A) and Lac-Mégantic (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 East Riverside to Lac-Mégantic

Real distance: 539.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 18 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rothesay Avenue/NB 100. 2.4 km
2. ← Turn left onto Russell Street. 279 m
3. • Make a right U-turn onto Seely Street. 1.1 km
4. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 31 m
5. • Keep left to take NB 1. 111.9 km
6. • Take exit 9BA onto 3 toward 170/Fredericton/Saint Stephen/Calais. 489 m
7. ← Turn left onto Route 3/NB 3. 674 m
8. ↺ Enter Route 170 and take the 2nd exit onto King Street/NB 170. 1.5 km
9. → Turn right onto Milltown Boulevard/NB 170. 614 m
10. ← Turn left onto Ferry Point Bridge. 159 m
11. • Bear right. 61 m
12. ← Turn left onto Customs Street. 14 m
13. → Turn right onto Main Street/ME 9. 527 m
14. → Turn right onto North Street/US 1/ME 9. Continue on US 1 North/ME 9. 3.5 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto US 1 North/ME 9/Baring Street. 27 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto US 1 North/ME 9/Baring Street. Continue on US 1 North/ME 9. 7.6 km
17. ← Turn left onto ME 9/Airline Road. Continue on ME 9. 145.5 km
18. • Make a left U-turn at Odlin Road onto I 395 East. 35 m
19. • Take exit 1A onto I 95 South toward Newport. 80.0 km
20. • Take exit 132 onto ME 139 toward Fairfield/Benton. 451 m
21. • Bear right onto Center Road/ME 139. 3.1 km
22. → Turn right onto Pung Hill Road/ME 104/ME 139. 17.6 km
23. • Bear right onto Bridge Street/US 201A. Continue on US 201A. 12.4 km
24. ← Turn left onto Main Street/US 201A. 778 m
25. → Turn right onto Main Street/US 201A. Continue on US 201A. 7.5 km
26. ← Turn left onto Elm Street/ME 16. Continue on ME 16. 25.5 km
27. ← Turn left onto Maple Street/ME 16. 119 m
28. → Turn right onto Main Street/ME 16/ME 27. Continue on ME 27. 82.2 km
29. • Bear right onto Chemin des Lignes/161. 22 m
30. • Keep left to stay on 161. 7.8 km
31. • Keep right to take Rang Clinton. 23.3 km
32. • Bear left onto Rue Frontenac. 752 m
33. → Turn right onto Rue Villeneuve. 312 m
34. ← Turn left onto Rue Laurier. 358 m
35. Show all 34 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: East Riverside – Lac-Mégantic

Indicative estimates based on ~429 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 East Riverside to Lac-Mégantic

The straight-line distance between East Riverside (New Brunswick) and Lac-Mégantic (Quebec) is about 379.9 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: East Riverside – Lac-Mégantic

Driving directions from East Riverside to Lac-Mégantic: estimated road distance 429 km, indicative time about 4 h 46 min by car. 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. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at East Riverside (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.3105° N, -66.0281° E. The destination is Lac-Mégantic (Quebec), at 45.5833° N, -70.8833° E.

Practical tips for the East Riverside – Lac-Mégantic 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 Lac-Mégantic 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 429 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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