Route from Fredericton to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Distance from Fredericton to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The straight-line distance between Fredericton and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac is 690 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 780 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 40 min.

Trip cost and route type: Fredericton – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Driving directions from Fredericton to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The map shows the locations of Fredericton (A) and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (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 Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Real distance: 1,037.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 3 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. 16.7 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 40 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 158/Route 158. Continue on 158. 10.4 km
23. • Take exit 46 onto 158 Ouest toward Saint-Lin-Laurentides/Saint-Jérôme. 797 m
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. 39 m
25. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. Continue on 158. 7.4 km
26. → Turn right onto Route 335/335/337. 3.2 km
27. ← Turn left to stay on Route 335/335. 17.9 km
28. ← Turn left onto 10e Rang. 12.4 km
29. → Turn right onto Chemin des Hauteurs. 2.6 km
30. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Mont-Rolland. 4.8 km
31. → Turn right onto Boulevard des Monts. 1.8 km
32. ← Turn left onto Rue Rolland. 344 m
33. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Joseph. 616 m
34. → Turn right onto Boulevard de Sainte-Adèle/117. 1.3 km
35. → Turn right onto Chemin Pierre-Péladeau/370. 478 m
36. ← Turn left onto Rue du Bourg-Joli. 216 m
37. → Turn right to take the 15 ramp. 45.1 km
38. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
39. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
40. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
41. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 63.0 km
42. ← Turn left onto Chemin de l'Église Sud. 263 m
43. ← Turn left onto Rue du Roseau. 153 m
44. Show all 43 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Fredericton – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Indicative estimates based on ~780 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 Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The straight-line distance between Fredericton (New Brunswick) and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) is about 690 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 – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The distance from Fredericton to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac is estimated at 780 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 690 km straight line. It is 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. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Fredericton (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.9636° N, -66.6431° E. The destination is Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec), at 46.5560° N, -75.5825° E.

Practical tips for the Fredericton – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac 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 Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near East Broughton (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 780 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 – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac route

These cities are near the direct route between Fredericton and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Fredericton → East Broughton · Fredericton → Sainte-Marie · Fredericton → Thetford Mines

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