Route from Louisbourg to Rivière-du-Loup

Distance from Louisbourg to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Louisbourg and Rivière-du-Loup is 756.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 855 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 30 min.

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

Driving directions from Louisbourg to Rivière-du-Loup

The map shows the locations of Louisbourg (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 Louisbourg to Rivière-du-Loup

Real distance: 1,066.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 52 min

1. • Drive northeast on Centre Street. 52 m
2. ← Turn left onto Lower Warren Street. 102 m
3. → Turn right onto Main Street. 31.1 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto George Street/NS 22. 161 m
5. ← Turn left to take the NS 125 ramp. 15.0 km
6. • Take exit 3. 408 m
7. ← Turn left onto Seaview Drive/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.3 km
8. ← Turn left onto Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
9. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
10. • Drive west on Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
11. ← Turn left onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.0 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
13. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
14. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
15. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
16. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
17. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
18. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
19. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
20. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 2.5 km
21. • Take exit 96 onto Chemin Fraserville toward Rivière-du-Loup. 703 m
22. → Turn right onto Rue Fraserville. 1.3 km
23. ← Turn left onto Rue Lafontaine. 257 m
24. • Bear right. 57 m
25. • Bear right onto Rue Saint-Magloire. 8 m
26. ← Turn left onto Rue Amyot. 563 m
27. → Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Anne. 145 m
28. • Bear right. 56 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Louisbourg – Rivière-du-Loup

Indicative estimates based on ~855 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 Louisbourg to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Louisbourg (Nova Scotia) and Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) is about 756.6 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: Louisbourg – Rivière-du-Loup

The trip from Louisbourg to Rivière-du-Loup covers about 855 km on the road (756.6 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Nova Scotia 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 Louisbourg (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.9190° N, -59.9733° E. The destination is Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec), at 47.8333° N, -69.5333° E.

Practical tips for the Louisbourg – Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Saint-Louis de Kent (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 855 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 Louisbourg – Rivière-du-Loup route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Louisbourg → Saint-Louis de Kent · Louisbourg → O’Leary · Louisbourg → Chatham

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