Route from Shippegan to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Distance from Shippegan to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between Shippegan and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is 217.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 246 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 44 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shippegan – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Driving directions from Shippegan to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The map shows the locations of Shippegan (A) and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (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 Shippegan to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Real distance: 604.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 30 min

1. • Drive north. 58 m
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard J.D. Gauthier/NB 113. 188 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue 1re/NB 113. Continue on NB 113. 12.0 km
4. → Turn right onto Route 113/NB 113. 4.3 km
5. ← Turn left onto NB 11/Route 11. 19.2 km
6. • Keep left to stay on NB 11. 75.3 km
7. → Take the 8 ramp toward Bathurst. 121.5 km
8. • Take exit 1 toward 133/132/15 East/133. 625 m
9. → Turn right toward Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard/Shediac/Scoudouc. 589 m
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 132/15/Scoudouc. 859 m
11. ← Turn left to take the 15 East/15 Est ramp toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 46.6 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 234 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 84.9 km
14. • Keep left to take 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 2.5 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 2.1 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. 40 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. Continue on Capital Drive. 1.7 km
18. ← Turn left onto University Avenue. 679 m
19. → Turn right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. Continue on 1/TCH. 3.3 km
20. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road. 765 m
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 53 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 452 m
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 572 m
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 46.5 km
25. ↺ Turn right onto Roundabout. 6 m
26. • Make a sharp left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 299 m
27. → Turn right toward 2/Souris. 28.5 km
28. → Turn right onto Belle Avenue. 82 m
29. ← Turn left onto Breakwater Street. 536 m
30. → Turn right onto CTMA Traversier. 327 m
31. • Take the Souris ― Cap-aux-Meules Ferry. 147.0 km
32. • Drive north. 136 m
33. • Keep left at the fork. 255 m
34. • Bear right onto Chemin du Débarcadère. 128 m
35. ← Turn left onto Chemin Principal/199. 645 m
36. → Turn right onto Chemin Oscar. 172 m
37. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Gaudet. 387 m
38. → Turn right. 89 m
39. Show all 38 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Shippegan – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Indicative estimates based on ~246 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 Shippegan to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between Shippegan (New Brunswick) and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) is about 217.6 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: Shippegan – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The route from Shippegan to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine connects New Brunswick to Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 217.6 km, with an estimated road distance of 246 km — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Shippegan (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.7439° N, -64.7178° E. The destination is Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec), at 47.3833° N, -61.8667° E.

Practical tips for the Shippegan – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 246 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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