Route from Saint John to Laurentides

Distance from Saint John to Laurentides

The straight-line distance between Saint John and Laurentides is 601.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 680 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 33 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint John – Laurentides

Driving directions from Saint John to Laurentides

The map shows the locations of Saint John (A) and Laurentides (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 Saint John to Laurentides

Real distance: 939.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 51 min

1. • Drive south on Currie Avenue. 74 m
2. → Turn right onto Visart Street. 71 m
3. ← Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue. 663 m
4. ← Turn left to take the 1 West ramp toward Saint Stephen. 8.3 km
5. • Take exit 114 onto 7 toward Grand Bay-Westfield/Fredericton. 6.4 km
6. • Keep left to stay on NB 7. 69.2 km
7. • Keep left to take 2 West/7 North toward Oromocto/Fredericton. 13.7 km
8. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
9. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
10. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage toward Montréal. 104.2 km
12. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
13. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
14. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc toward Montréal/Boulevard des Forges. 55.2 km
15. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
16. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chemin Robillard/158. 50 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Chemin Robillard/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
19. ← Turn left onto 131/158/Route 158. Continue on 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 40 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 158/Route 158. Continue on 158. 10.4 km
22. • Take exit 46 onto 158 Ouest toward Saint-Lin-Laurentides/Saint-Jérôme. 797 m
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. 39 m
24. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. Continue on 158. 7.4 km
25. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Isidore/158/335/337. Continue on Rue Saint-Isidore/335/337. 2.1 km
26. → Turn right onto 9e Avenue. 421 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Saint John – Laurentides

Indicative estimates based on ~680 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 Saint John to Laurentides

The straight-line distance between Saint John (New Brunswick) and Laurentides (Quebec) is about 601.8 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: Saint John – Laurentides

From Saint John to Laurentides the estimated road distance is roughly 680 km (601.8 km straight line). The trip connects New Brunswick to Quebec and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Saint John (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.2806° N, -66.0761° E. The destination is Laurentides (Quebec), at 45.8500° N, -73.7667° E.

Practical tips for the Saint John – Laurentides 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 Laurentides in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Lac-Mégantic (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 680 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 Saint John – Laurentides route

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

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

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