Route from Topsail to Rivière-du-Loup

Distance from Topsail to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Topsail and Rivière-du-Loup is 1240.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1402 km, with an indicative drive time of 15 h 35 min.

Trip cost and route type: Topsail – Rivière-du-Loup

Driving directions from Topsail to Rivière-du-Loup

The map shows the locations of Topsail (A) and Rivière-du-Loup (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 Topsail to Rivière-du-Loup

Real distance: 2,106.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 32 h

1. • Drive north on Spruce Hill Road. 714 m
2. ← Turn left onto Topsail Road/60. 2.3 km
3. ← Turn left onto Manuels Arterial Road. 912 m
4. ↑ Stay straight to take the 2 ramp. 6.2 km
5. • Take the 1 exit. 69.9 km
6. • Keep left to stay on 1. 817.9 km
7. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
8. • 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
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
10. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
11. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on TCH. 364.9 km
12. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
13. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
14. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
15. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 2.5 km
16. • Take exit 96 onto Chemin Fraserville toward Rivière-du-Loup. 704 m
17. → Turn right onto Rue Fraserville. 1.3 km
18. ← Turn left onto Rue Lafontaine. 257 m
19. • Bear right. 57 m
20. • Bear right onto Rue Saint-Magloire. 8 m
21. ← Turn left onto Rue Amyot. 563 m
22. → Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Anne. 145 m
23. • Bear right. 22 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Topsail – Rivière-du-Loup

Indicative estimates based on ~1402 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 Topsail to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Topsail (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) is about 1240.7 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: Topsail – Rivière-du-Loup

The trip from Topsail to Rivière-du-Loup covers about 1402 km on the road (1240.7 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Topsail (Newfoundland and Labrador) — coordinates 47.5333° N, -52.9333° E. The destination is Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec), at 47.8333° N, -69.5333° E.

Practical tips for the Topsail – Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec).

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 1402 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 Topsail – Rivière-du-Loup route

These cities are near the direct route between Topsail and Rivière-du-Loup. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Topsail → Cap-aux-Meules · Topsail → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · Topsail → Inverness

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