Route from Amherst to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Distance from Amherst to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between Amherst and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan is 667.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 754 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 23 min.

Trip cost and route type: Amherst – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Driving directions from Amherst to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The map shows the locations of Amherst (A) and Saint-Boniface-de-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 Amherst to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Real distance: 977.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 56 min

1. • Drive south on Anson Avenue. 290 m
2. → Turn right onto Chandler Road. 1.6 km
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 6/NS 6/Trunk 6. 363 m
4. → Turn right to take the 104 West ramp toward New Brunswick. 96.0 km
5. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
6. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
7. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
8. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
9. • Keep left to stay on 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage toward Montréal. 104.2 km
10. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
11. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
12. • Keep left to take 55/Autoroute de l'Énergie. 20.6 km
13. • Take exit 206 toward Saint-Boniface. 459 m
14. ← Turn left onto Avenue Ringuette. 4.1 km
15. → Turn right onto Rue Commerciale. 208 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Amherst – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Indicative estimates based on ~754 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 Amherst to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between Amherst (Nova Scotia) and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (Quebec) is about 667.3 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: Amherst – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The route connects Nova Scotia to Quebec: from Amherst to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan you cover roughly 754 km on the road (geometric distance 667.3 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Amherst (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.8167° N, -64.2167° E. The destination is Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (Quebec), at 46.5073° N, -72.8283° E.

Practical tips for the Amherst – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Nova Scotia — a province maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands — and reaches Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Centreville (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 754 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 Amherst – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan route

These cities are near the direct route between Amherst and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Amherst → Centreville · Amherst → Woodstock · Amherst → Bath

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