Route from South Nelson to Shawinigan

Distance from South Nelson to Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between South Nelson and Shawinigan is 550.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 622 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 54 min.

Trip cost and route type: South Nelson – Shawinigan

Driving directions from South Nelson to Shawinigan

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

Real distance: 717.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 51 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. 3.9 km
17. • Take exit 134-O on the left onto 540/Autoroute Duplessis toward Aéroport International Jean-Lesage de Québec/Montréal. 3.6 km
18. • Take exit 3 onto 40 Ouest toward Montréal. 95.1 km
19. • Take exit 220 onto 359 toward Champlain/Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes/Saint-Narcisse/Shawinigan. 574 m
20. ← Turn left onto Boulevard de la Visitation/359. Continue on 359. 25.7 km
21. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Dubois. 2.6 km
22. ← Turn left onto Avenue de Saint-Georges/153. 9.5 km
23. • Bear right onto Boulevard des Hetres. 259 m
24. → Turn right onto Rue Lavergne. 731 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: South Nelson – Shawinigan

Indicative estimates based on ~622 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 Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between South Nelson (New Brunswick) and Shawinigan (Quebec) is about 550.1 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 – Shawinigan

The trip from South Nelson to Shawinigan covers about 622 km on the road (550.1 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 Shawinigan (Quebec), at 46.5667° N, -72.7500° E.

Practical tips for the South Nelson – 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 Shawinigan in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Edmundston (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 622 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 – Shawinigan route

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Routes with intermediate stops: South Nelson → Edmundston · South Nelson → Notre-Dame-du-Lac

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