Route from Thunder Bay to Saint-Jovite

Distance from Thunder Bay to Saint-Jovite

The straight-line distance between Thunder Bay and Saint-Jovite is 1132.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1279 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 13 min.

Trip cost and route type: Thunder Bay – Saint-Jovite

Driving directions from Thunder Bay to Saint-Jovite

The map shows the locations of Thunder Bay (A) and Saint-Jovite (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 Thunder Bay to Saint-Jovite

Real distance: 1,464.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 18 h 39 min

1. • Drive east. 46 m
2. ← Turn left onto May Street South. 2.0 km
3. • Bear right onto Memorial Avenue. 762 m
4. ← Turn left onto Harbour Expressway. 2.8 km
5. • Bear right toward Cochrane/Sault Ste. Marie. 114.2 km
6. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 613.4 km
7. • Take the 11 exit toward Iroquois Falls/North Bay. 107 m
8. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 79.3 km
9. ← Turn left onto Fourth Avenue/101. 96.2 km
10. → Turn right onto Route 393/393. Continue on 393. 15.7 km
11. → Turn right onto Route 101/101. Continue on 101. 30.7 km
12. • Bear left onto 117. 7.7 km
13. ← Turn left onto 117/Avenue Larivière. Continue on 117. 74.3 km
14. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 34 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 23.7 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/3e Avenue Est. 63 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/3e Avenue Est. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
20. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.0 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 29.4 km
22. • Take exit 116 onto 327/Rue Léonard toward Huberdeau/Lachute. 475 m
23. ← Turn left onto Rue Léonard/327. 846 m
24. → Turn right onto Rue de Saint-Jovite/327. 247 m
25. ← Turn left onto Rue Labelle/327. 235 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Thunder Bay – Saint-Jovite

Indicative estimates based on ~1279 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 Thunder Bay to Saint-Jovite

The straight-line distance between Thunder Bay (Ontario) and Saint-Jovite (Quebec) is about 1132.3 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: Thunder Bay – Saint-Jovite

The journey from Thunder Bay to Saint-Jovite covers roughly 1279 km on the road, equal to 1132.3 km straight line. The trip connects Ontario to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Thunder Bay (Ontario) — coordinates 48.3822° N, -89.2461° E. The destination is Saint-Jovite (Quebec), at 46.1207° N, -74.5929° E.

Practical tips for the Thunder Bay – Saint-Jovite 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 Saint-Jovite in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Chelmsford (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 1279 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 Thunder Bay – Saint-Jovite route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Thunder Bay → Chelmsford · Thunder Bay → Capreol · Thunder Bay → Lively

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