Route from Rainy River to Asbestos

Distance from Rainy River to Asbestos

The straight-line distance between Rainy River and Asbestos is 1733.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1958 km, with an indicative drive time of 21 h 46 min.

Trip cost and route type: Rainy River – Asbestos

Driving directions from Rainy River to Asbestos

The map shows the locations of Rainy River (A) and Asbestos (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 Rainy River to Asbestos

Real distance: 2,204.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 28 h 58 min

1. • Drive east on River Avenue East. 74 m
2. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street. 558 m
3. → Turn right onto 11/Atwood Avenue. 92.3 km
4. ← Turn left onto 11/Agamiing Drive. Continue on 11. 278.5 km
5. • Take the exit. 21.0 km
6. ← Turn left onto Highway 102/102. Continue on 102. 32.9 km
7. ← Turn left onto 11/17/Thunder Bay Expressway. 108.0 km
8. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 613.4 km
9. • Take the 11 exit toward Iroquois Falls/North Bay. 107 m
10. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 136.1 km
11. ← Turn left onto 66/Highway 66. 78.2 km
12. ← Turn left onto 101/117/Boulevard Rideau. Continue on 117/Boulevard Rideau. 17.4 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 1.6 km
14. ← Turn left onto 101/117/Chemin Bradley. 2.1 km
15. ← Turn left onto 101/117/Rue du Saguenay. 9.0 km
16. ← Turn left onto 117/Avenue Larivière. Continue on 117. 74.3 km
17. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 34 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 23.7 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/3e Avenue Est. 63 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/3e Avenue Est. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
23. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.0 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 57.0 km
25. • Keep left to take 15/Autoroute des Laurentides. 50.2 km
26. • Take exit 39 onto 158/Route Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier toward Mirabel Saint-Canut/Sainte-Sophie. 316 m
27. ← Turn left onto Route Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier/158. Continue on 158. 24.6 km
28. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Isidore/158/335/337. 1.6 km
29. → Turn right onto Côte Jeanne/158. 7.5 km
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158. 203 m
31. ← Take the 158 ramp on the left. 12.0 km
32. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
33. → Turn right onto Chemin des Prairies/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
34. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. 20 m
35. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. Continue on 158. 4.9 km
36. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 53.7 km
37. • Keep right to stay on 40 toward Trois-Rivières/Centre-Ville/Québec. 3.3 km
38. • Keep left to take 55. 36.7 km
39. • Keep left to take 955. 1.3 km
40. • Keep left to take 955/Autoroute 955. 15.7 km
41. → Turn right onto Rue Principale. 856 m
42. ← Turn left onto Route Saint-Albert. 9.2 km
43. → Turn right onto Route 116 Ouest/116. Continue on 116. 19.4 km
44. ← Turn left onto Boulevard de Shipton/255. 3.5 km
45. ← Turn left onto Route 255. 4.3 km
46. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Luc. 1.4 km
47. ← Turn left onto Rue Laurier. 692 m
48. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Jean. 20 m
49. Show all 48 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Rainy River – Asbestos

Indicative estimates based on ~1958 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 Rainy River to Asbestos

The straight-line distance between Rainy River (Ontario) and Asbestos (Quebec) is about 1733.1 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: Rainy River – Asbestos

The route connects Ontario to Quebec: from Rainy River to Asbestos you cover roughly 1958 km on the road (geometric distance 1733.1 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 Rainy River (Ontario) — coordinates 48.7167° N, -94.5667° E. The destination is Asbestos (Quebec), at 45.7667° N, -71.9333° E.

Practical tips for the Rainy River – Asbestos drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Ontario — a province Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north — and reaches Asbestos in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Elliot Lake (Ontario).

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 1958 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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