Route from La Prairie to Saint Stephen
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from La Prairie to Saint Stephen — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between La Prairie (Quebec) and Saint Stephen (New Brunswick). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from La Prairie to Saint Stephen
The straight-line distance between La Prairie and Saint Stephen is 486.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 550 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 7 min.
Trip cost and route type: La Prairie – Saint Stephen
Driving directions from La Prairie to Saint Stephen
The map shows the locations of La Prairie (A) and Saint Stephen (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 La Prairie to Saint Stephen
Real distance: 713.4 km · Estimated time: 10 h 56 min
- Drive north on Rue du Quai. 52 m
- Make a right U-turn onto 15/132/Autoroute René-Lévesque. 4.8 km
- Take exit 42 onto 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 302 m
- Keep left to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 10.7 km
- Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
- Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
- Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 98.2 km
- Take exit 121 onto 55 Sud/91 toward Coaticook/Stanstead/Vermont. 32.4 km
- Take exit 2 onto 143 toward Stanstead. 350 m
- Turn right onto Chemin de Fairfax/143. 255 m
- Turn left onto Rue Dufferin/Dufferin Street/143. 65.4 km
- Turn right onto US Route 3/US 3. Continue on US 3. 21.1 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: La Prairie – Saint Stephen
Indicative estimates based on ~550 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 La Prairie to Saint Stephen
The straight-line distance between La Prairie (Quebec) and Saint Stephen (New Brunswick) is about 486.6 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: La Prairie – Saint Stephen
Planning a trip from La Prairie to Saint Stephen means budgeting around 550 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 6 h 7 min by car. The route connects Quebec to New Brunswick 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 La Prairie (Quebec) — coordinates 45.4200° N, -73.5000° E. The destination is Saint Stephen (New Brunswick), at 45.2000° N, -67.2833° E.
Practical tips for the La Prairie – Saint Stephen drive
Terrain along the way
The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Saint Stephen in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Lac-Mégantic (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 550 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 La Prairie – Saint Stephen route
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Routes with intermediate stops: La Prairie → Lac-Mégantic · La Prairie → Saint-Georges
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Frequently asked questions: La Prairie – Saint Stephen
What is the straight-line distance between La Prairie and Saint Stephen?
The straight-line distance between La Prairie and Saint Stephen is about 486.6 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from La Prairie to Saint Stephen?
The estimated road distance from La Prairie to Saint Stephen is about 550 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from La Prairie to Saint Stephen?
Indicative drive time from La Prairie to Saint Stephen is about 6 h 7 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from La Prairie to Saint Stephen?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the La Prairie–Saint Stephen route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from La Prairie to Saint Stephen?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from La Prairie to Saint Stephen?
A common alternative is going via Lac-Mégantic or Saint-Georges. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the La Prairie–Saint Stephen route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter La Prairie as origin and Saint Stephen as destination.