Route from Fredericton to Joliette

Distance from Fredericton to Joliette

The straight-line distance between Fredericton and Joliette is 525.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 594 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 36 min.

Trip cost and route type: Fredericton – Joliette

Driving directions from Fredericton to Joliette

The map shows the locations of Fredericton (A) and Joliette (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 Fredericton to Joliette

Real distance: 799.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 12 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rue York Street/York Street/Rue York. 59 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Queen Street/Queen Street/Rue Queen. 402 m
3. • Bear left onto Rue Northumberland. 96 m
4. → Turn right toward rue king Street. 224 m
5. ↺ Enter Rond-point Victoria Circle Roundabout/Victoria Circle Roundabout/Rond-point Victoria and take the 2nd exit onto Brunswick Street/NB 102. 39 m
6. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Brunswick Street/NB 102. Continue on NB 102. 1.4 km
7. ← Turn left onto Hanwell Road/NB 640. 2.1 km
8. → Turn right onto Prospect Street. 220 m
9. ← Turn left to take the NB 8 ramp. 323.3 km
10. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
11. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage toward Montréal. 104.2 km
13. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
14. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
15. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc toward Montréal/Boulevard des Forges. 55.2 km
16. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
17. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chemin Robillard/158. 50 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Chemin Robillard/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
20. ← Turn left onto 131/158/Route 158. Continue on 158/Route 158. 2.0 km
21. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Pierre Sud. 1.4 km
22. ← Turn left onto Rue Notre-Dame. 414 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Fredericton – Joliette

Indicative estimates based on ~594 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 Fredericton to Joliette

The straight-line distance between Fredericton (New Brunswick) and Joliette (Quebec) is about 525.7 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: Fredericton – Joliette

The route from Fredericton to Joliette connects New Brunswick to Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 525.7 km, with an estimated road distance of 594 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Fredericton (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.9636° N, -66.6431° E. The destination is Joliette (Quebec), at 46.0167° N, -73.4500° E.

Practical tips for the Fredericton – Joliette 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 Joliette in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Saint-Georges (Quebec).

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 594 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 Fredericton – Joliette route

These cities are near the direct route between Fredericton and Joliette. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Fredericton → Saint-Georges · Fredericton → Lac-Mégantic · Fredericton → Armagh

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