Route from Grand Falls to Donnacona
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Grand Falls to Donnacona — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Grand Falls (New Brunswick) and Donnacona (Quebec). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Grand Falls to Donnacona
The straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Donnacona is 306 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 346 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 51 min.
Trip cost and route type: Grand Falls – Donnacona
Driving directions from Grand Falls to Donnacona
The map shows the locations of Grand Falls (A) and Donnacona (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 Grand Falls to Donnacona
Real distance: 412.0 km · Estimated time: 5 h 33 min
- Drive northeast. 63 m
- Turn left onto Chemin River. 666 m
- Turn right onto Chemin Portage/Portage Road/NB 130. 1.1 km
- Turn left onto Boulevard Everard H. Daigle/Everard H. Daigle Boulevard. 1.4 km
- Turn right to take the NB 2 ramp. 118.4 km
- Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
- Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
- Keep right to take exit 312/314 onto 73 toward Québec. 504 m
- Keep left to take 73 toward Québec. 1.3 km
- Keep right to take exit 312 onto 73 Nord toward Québec. 132 m
- Keep right to take exit 312-N onto 73 Nord toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Québec. 3.9 km
- Take exit 134-O on the left onto 540/Autoroute Duplessis toward Aéroport International Jean-Lesage de Québec/Montréal. 3.6 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Grand Falls – Donnacona
Indicative estimates based on ~346 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 Grand Falls to Donnacona
The straight-line distance between Grand Falls (New Brunswick) and Donnacona (Quebec) is about 306 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: Grand Falls – Donnacona
Planning a trip from Grand Falls to Donnacona means budgeting around 346 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 51 min by car. The route connects New Brunswick to Quebec and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.
The trip starts at Grand Falls (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.0344° N, -67.7394° E. The destination is Donnacona (Quebec), at 46.6747° N, -71.7294° E.
Practical tips for the Grand Falls – Donnacona 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 Donnacona 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 346 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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Frequently asked questions: Grand Falls – Donnacona
What is the straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Donnacona?
The straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Donnacona is about 306 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Grand Falls to Donnacona?
The estimated road distance from Grand Falls to Donnacona is about 346 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Falls to Donnacona?
Indicative drive time from Grand Falls to Donnacona is about 3 h 51 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Grand Falls to Donnacona?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the Grand Falls–Donnacona route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from Grand Falls to Donnacona?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from Grand Falls to Donnacona?
For alternative routes, use the live planner: pick between highways, secondary roads, and shorter or scenic options.
Can I open the Grand Falls–Donnacona route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Grand Falls as origin and Donnacona as destination.