Route from South Nelson to Orsainville

Distance from South Nelson to Orsainville

The straight-line distance between South Nelson and Orsainville is 435.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 492 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 28 min.

Trip cost and route type: South Nelson – Orsainville

Driving directions from South Nelson to Orsainville

The map shows the locations of South Nelson (A) and Orsainville (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 South Nelson to Orsainville

Real distance: 598.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 25 min

1. • Drive southeast on Coady Street. 255 m
2. ← Turn left onto Old Line Avenue. 137 m
3. ← Turn left onto Nelson Street/NB 126. 1.6 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 117/NB 8/Route 117. 93 m
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 117/NB 8/Route 117. Continue on NB 8. 4.3 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto NB 8/Route 8. 28.4 km
7. • Take exit 139. 686 m
8. → Turn right onto Plaster Rock-Renous Highway/NB 108. Continue on NB 108. 140.6 km
9. ← Turn left onto Route 109/NB 108. Continue on NB 108. 37.8 km
10. ← Turn left to take the NB 2 ramp. 114.5 km
11. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
12. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 312/314 onto 73 toward Québec. 504 m
14. • Keep left to take 73 toward Québec. 1.3 km
15. • Keep right to take exit 312 onto 73 Nord toward Québec. 132 m
16. • Keep right to take exit 312-N onto 73 Nord toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Québec. 7.1 km
17. • Keep left to take 73/Autoroute Henri-IV. 3.1 km
18. • Keep right to take 40/73. 2.4 km
19. • Keep left to take 40/73/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 3.9 km
20. • Take exit 313 onto 73 Nord toward Saguenay/Alma. 307 m
21. • Keep left to take 73 Nord toward Saguenay/Alma. 3.7 km
22. • Take exit 151 onto Boulevard Jean-Talon. 1.8 km
23. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Henri-Bourassa. 1.0 km
24. → Turn right onto Rue des Roses. 229 m
25. ← Turn left onto Avenue des Sauges. 86 m
26. → Turn right onto Rue des Violettes. 153 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: South Nelson – Orsainville

Indicative estimates based on ~492 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 South Nelson to Orsainville

The straight-line distance between South Nelson (New Brunswick) and Orsainville (Quebec) is about 435.4 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: South Nelson – Orsainville

Planning a trip from South Nelson to Orsainville means budgeting around 492 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 5 h 28 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 South Nelson (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.9833° N, -65.5500° E. The destination is Orsainville (Quebec), at 46.8833° N, -71.2833° E.

Practical tips for the South Nelson – Orsainville 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 Orsainville in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Saint-Léonard (New Brunswick).

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 492 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 South Nelson – Orsainville route

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Routes with intermediate stops: South Nelson → Saint-Léonard · South Nelson → Edmundston · South Nelson → Grand Falls

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