Route from Wellington to Rivière-du-Loup

Distance from Wellington to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Wellington and Rivière-du-Loup is 445.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 504 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 36 min.

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

Driving directions from Wellington to Rivière-du-Loup

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

Real distance: 711.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 34 min

1. • Drive northeast on Mount Carmel Road/177. 1.8 km
2. • Bear right onto Western Road/2. Continue on 2. 11.9 km
3. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 49 m
4. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 35 m
6. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 2.8 km
7. • Bear right. 396 m
8. • Bear right onto 1A/Read Drive. Continue on 1A. 19.4 km
9. • Take the exit toward Borden-Carleton/Confederation Bridge. 47.0 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NB 15/Route 15. 22 m
11. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 15/Route 15. Continue on NB 15. 59.0 km
12. • Take exit 19B onto 2 West toward Saint John/Fredericton. 42.9 km
13. • Keep right to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
14. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
15. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
16. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 2.5 km
17. • Take exit 96 onto Chemin Fraserville toward Rivière-du-Loup. 703 m
18. → Turn right onto Rue Fraserville. 1.3 km
19. ← Turn left onto Rue Lafontaine. 257 m
20. • Bear right. 57 m
21. • Bear right onto Rue Saint-Magloire. 8 m
22. ← Turn left onto Rue Amyot. 563 m
23. → Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Anne. 145 m
24. • Bear right. 56 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Wellington – Rivière-du-Loup

Indicative estimates based on ~504 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 Wellington to Rivière-du-Loup

The straight-line distance between Wellington (Prince Edward Island) and Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) is about 445.7 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: Wellington – Rivière-du-Loup

Planning a trip from Wellington to Rivière-du-Loup means budgeting around 504 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 5 h 36 min by car. The route connects Prince Edward Island to Quebec and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Wellington (Prince Edward Island) — coordinates 46.4499° N, -64.0011° E. The destination is Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec), at 47.8333° N, -69.5333° E.

Practical tips for the Wellington – Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Plaster Rock (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 504 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 Wellington – Rivière-du-Loup route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Wellington → Plaster Rock · Wellington → Saint-Quentin · Wellington → Kedgwick

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