Route from Arvida to Grand Falls

Distance from Arvida to Grand Falls

The straight-line distance between Arvida and Grand Falls is 1138.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1287 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 18 min.

Trip cost and route type: Arvida – Grand Falls

Driving directions from Arvida to Grand Falls

The map shows the locations of Arvida (A) and Grand Falls (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 Arvida to Grand Falls

Real distance: 1,889.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 31 h 27 min

1. • Drive south on Rue Joule. 54 m
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard du Saguenay/372. 244 m
3. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Boulevard Mellon. 3.0 km
4. ← Turn left onto Boulevard du Royaume/170. 3.4 km
5. → Turn right onto Rang Saint-Antoine. 277 m
6. → Take the 70 Est ramp toward Chicoutimi/La Baie. 14.5 km
7. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward La Baie/Saint Siméon. 8.6 km
8. → Turn right onto Boulevard de la Grande-Baie Nord/170. Continue on 170. 126.6 km
9. → Turn right onto 138/Rue Saint-Laurent. 575 m
10. ← Turn left onto Rue du Festival. 553 m
11. • Take the Rivière-du-Loup - Saint-Siméon Ferry. 26.8 km
12. • Drive east on Ferry Ramp. 245 m
13. ← Turn left onto Rue Hayward. 510 m
14. • Bear right onto Rue de l'Ancrage. 1.3 km
15. → Turn right onto Boulevard Cartier/132. 712 m
16. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 7.5 km
17. • Take exit 514 onto 191 toward Cacouna/Saint-Arsène/Cabano/Dégelis. 754 m
18. ← Turn left onto Route de l'Église/191. 1.3 km
19. → Turn right onto Route 291/191/291. Continue on 191/291. 4.8 km
20. ← Turn left onto 191/Boulevard Industriel. 7.2 km
21. → Turn right to stay on Boulevard Industriel. 185 m
22. → Turn right to take the 85 ramp. 372.8 km
23. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 485.8 km
24. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
25. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
26. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
27. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 40 m
28. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
29. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
30. • Drive northwest on 1. 473.4 km
31. • Take exit 17. 767 m
32. ← Turn left onto Toulett Drive. 2.7 km
33. → Turn right onto Park Street. 292 m
34. ← Turn left. 150 m
35. → Turn right. 26 m
36. Show all 35 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Arvida – Grand Falls

Indicative estimates based on ~1287 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 Arvida to Grand Falls

The straight-line distance between Arvida (Quebec) and Grand Falls (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 1138.6 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: Arvida – Grand Falls

The distance from Arvida to Grand Falls is estimated at 1287 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1138.6 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador. 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 Arvida (Quebec) — coordinates 48.4333° N, -71.1833° E. The destination is Grand Falls (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 48.9578° N, -55.6633° E.

Practical tips for the Arvida – Grand Falls drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Grand Falls in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Gaspé (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 1287 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 Arvida – Grand Falls route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Arvida → Gaspé · Arvida → Pigeon Hill · Arvida → Shippegan

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