Route from South Nelson to Sainte-Pétronille

Distance from South Nelson to Sainte-Pétronille

The straight-line distance between South Nelson and Sainte-Pétronille is 424.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 479 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: South Nelson – Sainte-Pétronille

Driving directions from South Nelson to Sainte-Pétronille

The map shows the locations of South Nelson (A) and Sainte-Pétronille (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 Sainte-Pétronille

Real distance: 608.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 38 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. 3.0 km
17. • Take exit 132 onto 136 toward Boulevard Champlain/Avenue des Hôtels. 89 m
18. • Keep left to take 136. 8.4 km
19. ← Turn left onto Côte Gilmour. 1.0 km
20. • Bear left onto Avenue George-VI. 11 m
21. ← Turn left onto Avenue Montcalm. 268 m
22. → Turn right onto Grande Allée Ouest/175. Continue on 175. 2.1 km
23. ← Turn left onto Avenue Honoré-Mercier/175. 10.3 km
24. • Take exit 325 onto 368 toward Île d'Orléans. 495 m
25. • Keep right to take 368 toward Île d'Orléans. 3.8 km
26. → Turn right onto Chemin Royal/368. 3.8 km
27. ← Turn left onto Chemin de l'église. 441 m
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: South Nelson – Sainte-Pétronille

Indicative estimates based on ~479 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 Sainte-Pétronille

The straight-line distance between South Nelson (New Brunswick) and Sainte-Pétronille (Quebec) is about 424.2 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 – Sainte-Pétronille

The trip from South Nelson to Sainte-Pétronille covers about 479 km on the road (424.2 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects New Brunswick to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at South Nelson (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.9833° N, -65.5500° E. The destination is Sainte-Pétronille (Quebec), at 46.8500° N, -71.1333° E.

Practical tips for the South Nelson – Sainte-Pétronille 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 Sainte-Pétronille 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 479 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 – Sainte-Pétronille route

These cities are near the direct route between South Nelson and Sainte-Pétronille. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

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

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