Route from Sussex to Cap-de-la-Madeleine

Distance from Sussex to Cap-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between Sussex and Cap-de-la-Madeleine is 544.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 615 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 50 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sussex – Cap-de-la-Madeleine

Driving directions from Sussex to Cap-de-la-Madeleine

The map shows the locations of Sussex (A) and Cap-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 Sussex to Cap-de-la-Madeleine

Real distance: 813.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 9 min

1. • Drive west on St. James Street. 34 m
2. → Turn right onto Union Street. 320 m
3. → Turn right onto Court Street. 61 m
4. ← Turn left onto Essex Street. 338 m
5. ← Turn left onto Main Street/NB 121. 630 m
6. ← Turn left onto Route 121/NB 121. 460 m
7. ← Turn left to take the 1 ramp. 1.1 km
8. • Take exit 193 onto 10/Roadchville Road toward Fredericton. 387 m
9. → Turn right onto Route 10/NB 10. 35.9 km
10. → Turn right to take the NB 2 ramp. 70.7 km
11. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
12. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
13. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
14. • Keep right to take exit 312/314 onto 73 toward Québec. 504 m
15. • Keep left to take 73 toward Québec. 1.3 km
16. • Keep right to take exit 312 onto 73 Nord toward Québec. 132 m
17. • Keep right to take exit 312-N onto 73 Nord toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Québec. 3.9 km
18. • Take exit 134-O on the left onto 540/Autoroute Duplessis toward Aéroport International Jean-Lesage de Québec/Montréal. 3.6 km
19. • Take exit 3 onto 40 Ouest toward Montréal. 95.1 km
20. • Take exit 220 onto 359 toward Champlain/Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes/Saint-Narcisse/Shawinigan. 574 m
21. → Turn right onto Boulevard de la Visitation/359. Continue on Boulevard de la Visitation. 4.0 km
22. → Turn right onto Rue Notre-Dame/138. Continue on 138. 15.4 km
23. → Turn right onto Rue Massicotte. 191 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sussex – Cap-de-la-Madeleine

Indicative estimates based on ~615 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 Sussex to Cap-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between Sussex (New Brunswick) and Cap-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) is about 544.4 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: Sussex – Cap-de-la-Madeleine

How far is Sussex from Cap-de-la-Madeleine? The road estimate is around 615 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 50 min. The route connects New Brunswick to Quebec — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Sussex (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.7167° N, -65.5167° E. The destination is Cap-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec), at 46.3678° N, -72.5102° E.

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

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 615 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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