Route from Sydney Mines to Rivière-du-Loup

Distance from Sydney Mines to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines and Rivière-du-Loup is 727.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 822 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 8 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sydney Mines – Rivière-du-Loup

Driving directions from Sydney Mines to Rivière-du-Loup

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

Real distance: 1,030.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 7 min

1. • Drive northeast on Shore Road/NS 305. 315 m
2. ← Turn left onto Main Street/NS 305. 3.7 km
3. • Keep right to take exit 1E&W onto TCH 105 West toward Canso Causeway. 275 m
4. • Keep right to take TCH 105 West toward Canso Causeway. 91.4 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
6. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
7. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
8. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
9. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
10. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
11. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 141.1 km
12. • Take exit 153 onto 110 toward 130/Florenceville-Bristol Centreville. 193.2 km
13. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
14. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 2.5 km
15. • Take exit 96 onto Chemin Fraserville toward Rivière-du-Loup. 703 m
16. → Turn right onto Rue Fraserville. 1.3 km
17. ← Turn left onto Rue Lafontaine. 257 m
18. • Bear right. 57 m
19. • Bear right onto Rue Saint-Magloire. 8 m
20. ← Turn left onto Rue Amyot. 563 m
21. → Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Anne. 145 m
22. • Bear right. 56 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Sydney Mines – Rivière-du-Loup

Indicative estimates based on ~822 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 Sydney Mines to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) and Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) is about 727.6 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: Sydney Mines – Rivière-du-Loup

From Sydney Mines to Rivière-du-Loup the estimated road distance is roughly 822 km (727.6 km straight line). The trip connects Nova Scotia to Quebec and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E. The destination is Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec), at 47.8333° N, -69.5333° E.

Practical tips for the Sydney Mines – 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 822 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 Sydney Mines – Rivière-du-Loup route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Sydney Mines → Saint-Louis de Kent · Sydney Mines → Chatham · Sydney Mines → Miramichi

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