Route from Saint-Léonard to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Distance from Saint-Léonard to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between Saint-Léonard and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan is 380 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: Saint-Léonard – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Driving directions from Saint-Léonard to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The map shows the locations of Saint-Léonard (A) and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (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-Léonard to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Real distance: 514.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 44 min

1. • Drive northeast on NB 17/Rue du Pont/Du Pont Street. 83 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale/Principale Street/NB 144. Continue on NB 144. 2.5 km
3. → Turn right onto Chemin de la Grande Rivière/Grande Rivière Road. 361 m
4. ← Turn left to take the NB 2 ramp. 96.2 km
5. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
6. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage toward Montréal. 104.2 km
8. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
9. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
10. • Keep left to take 55/Autoroute de l'Énergie. 20.6 km
11. • Take exit 206 toward Saint-Boniface. 459 m
12. ← Turn left onto Avenue Ringuette. 4.1 km
13. → Turn right onto Rue Commerciale. 208 m
14. Show all 13 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Saint-Léonard – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

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 Saint-Léonard to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between Saint-Léonard (New Brunswick) and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (Quebec) is about 380 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-Léonard – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The journey from Saint-Léonard to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan covers roughly 429 km on the road, equal to 380 km straight line. The trip connects New Brunswick to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Saint-Léonard (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.1625° N, -67.9250° E. The destination is Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (Quebec), at 46.5073° N, -72.8283° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Léonard – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan 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-Boniface-de-Shawinigan in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Armagh (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 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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Cities along the Saint-Léonard – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan route

These cities are near the direct route between Saint-Léonard and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Léonard → Armagh · Saint-Léonard → Montmagny · Saint-Léonard → Lamartine

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