Route from Fossambault-sur-le-Lac to Summerside

Distance from Fossambault-sur-le-Lac to Summerside

The straight-line distance between Fossambault-sur-le-Lac and Summerside is 600.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 678 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 32 min.

Trip cost and route type: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac – Summerside

Driving directions from Fossambault-sur-le-Lac to Summerside

The map shows the locations of Fossambault-sur-le-Lac (A) and Summerside (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 Fossambault-sur-le-Lac to Summerside

Real distance: 921.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 40 min

1. • Drive northwest on Rue des Catamarans. 564 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Gingras. 1.7 km
3. → Turn right onto Route de Fossambault. 16.7 km
4. → Take the ramp. 183 m
5. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 11.4 km
6. • Take exit 305-S onto 540 Sud/20/Autoroute Duplessis Sud toward Pont Pierre-Laporte. 4.3 km
7. • Keep right to take exit 9 onto 73 Sud/20 toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Montréal. 4.0 km
8. • Keep left to take exit 131-E onto 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 793 m
9. • Keep right to take exit 314 onto Chemin du Sault. 482 m
10. • Keep left to take Chemin du Sault. 340 m
11. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 184.5 km
12. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
13. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 186.4 km
14. • Take exit 467 B. 12.2 km
15. • Keep right to take NB 15/Route 15 toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 47.9 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 235 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
18. • Take the exit. 19.0 km
19. ← Turn left onto Water Street East/11. 2.4 km
20. → Turn right onto MacEwen Road. 1.2 km
21. ← Turn left onto Victoria Road. 536 m
22. ← Turn left onto Arcona Street. 231 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac – Summerside

Indicative estimates based on ~678 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 Fossambault-sur-le-Lac to Summerside

The straight-line distance between Fossambault-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) and Summerside (Prince Edward Island) is about 600.1 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: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac – Summerside

The journey from Fossambault-sur-le-Lac to Summerside covers roughly 678 km on the road, equal to 600.1 km straight line. The trip connects Quebec to Prince Edward Island 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 Fossambault-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) — coordinates 46.8667° N, -71.6167° E. The destination is Summerside (Prince Edward Island), at 46.4000° N, -63.7833° E.

Practical tips for the Fossambault-sur-le-Lac – Summerside drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Summerside in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Bath (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 678 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: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac → Bath · Fossambault-sur-le-Lac → Centreville · Fossambault-sur-le-Lac → Plaster Rock

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