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

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

The straight-line distance between Freshwater and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is 651.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 736 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 11 min.

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

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

The map shows the locations of Freshwater (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 Freshwater to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Real distance: 1,818.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 33 h 47 min

1. • Drive southwest on Long's Hill. 892 m
2. ← Turn left onto Lily Pond Road. 151 m
3. → Turn right onto Long's Hill. 685 m
4. → Turn right onto Water Street. 3.0 km
5. ← Turn left onto Columbus Drive/70. 14.4 km
6. • Take the exit. 373 m
7. → Turn right onto New Harbour Barrens Road/73. 17.5 km
8. ← Turn left toward New Harbour/Dildo. 18.3 km
9. → Turn right to take the 1 ramp. 817.1 km
10. • Bear left to stay on 1. 407 m
11. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
12. • Drive northwest on NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 95.0 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
14. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
15. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on TCH. 275.8 km
16. • Take exit 513B onto 16 toward Port Elgin. 885 m
17. • Bear right onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 25.2 km
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 84.9 km
19. • Keep left to take 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 2.5 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 2.1 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. 40 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. Continue on Capital Drive. 1.7 km
23. ← Turn left onto University Avenue. 682 m
24. → Turn right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. Continue on 1/TCH. 3.3 km
25. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road. 766 m
26. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 53 m
27. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 452 m
28. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 573 m
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 46.5 km
30. ↺ Turn right onto Roundabout. 6 m
31. • Make a sharp left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 299 m
32. → Turn right toward 2/Souris. 28.5 km
33. → Turn right onto Belle Avenue. 82 m
34. ← Turn left onto Breakwater Street. 536 m
35. → Turn right onto CTMA Traversier. 326 m
36. • Take the Souris ― Cap-aux-Meules Ferry. 147.0 km
37. • Drive north. 136 m
38. • Keep left at the fork. 255 m
39. • Bear right onto Chemin du Débarcadère. 128 m
40. ← Turn left onto Chemin Principal/199. 644 m
41. → Turn right onto Chemin Oscar. 172 m
42. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Gaudet. 388 m
43. → Turn right. 76 m
44. Show all 43 steps ↓

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

Indicative estimates based on ~736 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 Freshwater to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between Freshwater (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) is about 651.2 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: Freshwater – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The route from Freshwater to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine connects Newfoundland and Labrador to Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 651.2 km, with an estimated road distance of 736 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Freshwater (Newfoundland and Labrador) — coordinates 47.7500° N, -53.2000° E. The destination is Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec), at 47.3833° N, -61.8667° E.

Practical tips for the Freshwater – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Newfoundland and Labrador — a province rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs — and reaches Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Ramea (Newfoundland and Labrador).

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 736 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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