Route from Saint Stephen to Lavaltrie

Distance from Saint Stephen to Lavaltrie

The straight-line distance between Saint Stephen and Lavaltrie is 473.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 535 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 57 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint Stephen – Lavaltrie

Driving directions from Saint Stephen to Lavaltrie

The map shows the locations of Saint Stephen (A) and Lavaltrie (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 Stephen to Lavaltrie

Real distance: 869.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 53 min

1. • Drive south on Brook Street. 138 m
2. ← Turn left onto Queen Street West. 604 m
3. ← Turn left onto King Street/NB 170. 861 m
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street. 8.1 km
5. • Bear right onto Route 3/NB 3. Continue on NB 3. 53.0 km
6. → Turn right toward 3/Harvey Station/Fredericton. 33.3 km
7. ← Turn left to take the 2 West ramp toward Edmundston. 297.6 km
8. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
9. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
10. • Keep left to stay on 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage toward Montréal. 104.2 km
11. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
12. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
13. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc toward Montréal/Boulevard des Forges. 77.6 km
14. • Take exit 122 onto 31/131 toward Lavaltrie. 849 m
15. • Bear left onto Chemin de Lavaltrie. 373 m
16. • Make a right U-turn toward 40/131 Sud/Lavaltrie/Québec. 5.8 km
17. → Turn right onto Rue du Tricentenaire. 352 m
18. ← Turn left onto Rue Mousseau. 71 m
19. → Turn right onto Rue Pierre. 79 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint Stephen – Lavaltrie

Indicative estimates based on ~535 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 Stephen to Lavaltrie

The straight-line distance between Saint Stephen (New Brunswick) and Lavaltrie (Quebec) is about 473.3 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 Stephen – Lavaltrie

The journey from Saint Stephen to Lavaltrie covers roughly 535 km on the road, equal to 473.3 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 Stephen (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.2000° N, -67.2833° E. The destination is Lavaltrie (Quebec), at 45.8833° N, -73.2833° E.

Practical tips for the Saint Stephen – Lavaltrie 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 Lavaltrie 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 535 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 Stephen – Lavaltrie route

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

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