Route from Kensington to Rouyn-Noranda

Distance from Kensington to Rouyn-Noranda

The straight-line distance between Kensington and Rouyn-Noranda is 1173.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1326 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 44 min.

Trip cost and route type: Kensington – Rouyn-Noranda

Driving directions from Kensington to Rouyn-Noranda

The map shows the locations of Kensington (A) and Rouyn-Noranda (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 Kensington to Rouyn-Noranda

Real distance: 1,741.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 22 h 39 min

1. • Drive northeast on Old Summerside Road. 69 m
2. → Turn right onto 2/Route 2. 1.8 km
3. ← Turn left onto MacIntyre Road/110. 2.2 km
4. → Turn right onto Blue Shank Road/107/110. 127 m
5. ← Turn left onto Cairns Road/110. 4.9 km
6. → Turn right onto Freetown Road/8/110. 50 m
7. ← Turn left onto Mill Road/110. 2.7 km
8. ← Turn left onto Dunk River Road/171. 2.0 km
9. ← Turn left onto 1A/Route 1A. 5.7 km
10. • Take the exit toward Borden-Carleton/Confederation Bridge. 47.0 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NB 15/Route 15. 22 m
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 15/Route 15. Continue on NB 15. 59.0 km
13. • Take exit 19B onto 2 West toward Saint John/Fredericton. 42.9 km
14. • Keep right to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
15. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
16. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
17. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
18. • Keep left to stay on 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage toward Montréal. 104.2 km
19. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
20. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
21. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc toward Montréal/Boulevard des Forges. 55.2 km
22. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
23. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chemin Robillard/158. 50 m
25. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Chemin Robillard/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
26. ← Turn left onto 131/158/Route 158. Continue on 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
27. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 40 m
28. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 158/Route 158. Continue on 158. 10.4 km
29. • Take exit 46 onto 158 Ouest toward Saint-Lin-Laurentides/Saint-Jérôme. 797 m
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. 39 m
31. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. Continue on 158. 7.4 km
32. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Isidore/158/335/337. 1.7 km
33. → Turn right onto 12e Avenue/158. Continue on 158. 23.9 km
34. → Take the 15 Nord ramp toward Ste-Agathe-des-Monts. 5.7 km
35. • Keep left to stay on 15/Autoroute des Laurentides. 69.7 km
36. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
37. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
38. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
39. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
40. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rue Saint-Jacques. 8.7 km
41. • Bear right onto Rue Barrette. 62 m
42. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.8 km
43. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
44. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
45. • Bear left onto Avenue Larivière. 2.7 km
46. ← Turn left onto Rue Charlebois. 90 m
47. → Turn right onto Avenue Richard. 132 m
48. Show all 47 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Kensington – Rouyn-Noranda

Indicative estimates based on ~1326 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 Kensington to Rouyn-Noranda

The straight-line distance between Kensington (Prince Edward Island) and Rouyn-Noranda (Quebec) is about 1173.1 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: Kensington – Rouyn-Noranda

The distance from Kensington to Rouyn-Noranda is estimated at 1326 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1173.1 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Prince Edward Island to Quebec. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Kensington (Prince Edward Island) — coordinates 46.4333° N, -63.6500° E. The destination is Rouyn-Noranda (Quebec), at 48.2333° N, -79.0167° E.

Practical tips for the Kensington – Rouyn-Noranda drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Prince Edward Island — a province rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge — and reaches Rouyn-Noranda in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Moulin-Vallière (Quebec).

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 1326 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 Kensington – Rouyn-Noranda route

These cities are near the direct route between Kensington and Rouyn-Noranda. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Kensington → Moulin-Vallière · Kensington → Lac-Delage · Kensington → Boischatel

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