Route from Essipit to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Distance from Essipit to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between Essipit and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan is 328.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 371 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 7 min.

Trip cost and route type: Essipit – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Driving directions from Essipit to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The map shows the locations of Essipit (A) and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (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 Essipit to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Real distance: 414.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 18 min

1. • Drive north on Rue Kanishushit. 102 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Mashkuss. 1.6 km
3. ← Turn left onto 138/Route 138. Continue on 138. 38.5 km
4. • Take the Tadoussac–Baie-Sainte-Catherine Ferry. 1.6 km
5. • Drive southeast on 138/Route de la Grande-Alliance. Continue on 138. 70.5 km
6. → Turn right onto 138/Boulevard de Comporté. 131.1 km
7. • Take exit 323 onto 40 Ouest/73 toward Saguenay/Montréal/Pont Pierre-Laporte/Aéroport Jean-Lesaje. 12.6 km
8. • Keep left toward Montréal/Pont Pierre-Laporte. 4.1 km
9. • Keep left to stay on 40/73. 3.0 km
10. • Keep right to take exit 139-O to stay on 40 toward Montréal. 195 m
11. • Keep left to take 40 Ouest toward Montréal. 96.9 km
12. • Take exit 220 onto 359 toward Champlain/Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes/Saint-Narcisse/Shawinigan. 574 m
13. ← Turn left onto Boulevard de la Visitation/359. Continue on 359. 27.7 km
14. → Turn right onto Avenue de Saint-Georges/153. 2.3 km
15. ← Turn left onto Route des Défricheurs. 1.2 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 155/Route 155. 17.6 km
17. • Take exit 211 onto 153 toward Saint-Boniface. 568 m
18. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Trudel Est/153. 3.1 km
19. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Prosper. 72 m
20. ← Turn left onto Rue Commerciale. 146 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Essipit – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

Indicative estimates based on ~371 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 Essipit to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The straight-line distance between Essipit (Quebec) and Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (Quebec) is about 328.5 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: Essipit – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

The route from Essipit to Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan stays within Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 328.5 km, with an estimated road distance of 371 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

Practical tips for the Essipit – Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan drive

Terrain along the way

The route stays within Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

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

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