Route from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to South Nelson

Distance from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to South Nelson

The straight-line distance between Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and South Nelson is 281.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 319 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 32 min.

Trip cost and route type: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine – South Nelson

Driving directions from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to South Nelson

The map shows the locations of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (A) and South Nelson (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 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to South Nelson

Real distance: 499.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 57 min

1. • Drive southwest. 102 m
2. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Gaudet. 387 m
3. → Turn right onto Chemin Oscar. 172 m
4. ← Turn left onto Chemin Principal/199. 644 m
5. → Turn right onto Chemin du Débarcadère. 128 m
6. • Bear left. 33 m
7. • Keep right at the fork. 358 m
8. • Take the Souris ― Cap-aux-Meules Ferry. 147.0 km
9. • Drive east on CTMA Traversier. 326 m
10. ← Turn left onto Breakwater Street. 536 m
11. → Turn right onto Belle Avenue. 82 m
12. ← Turn left onto Main Street/2. Continue on 2. 28.4 km
13. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 315 m
14. → Turn right. 42 m
15. • Bear right onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 46.4 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 1.6 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Peters Road/2. 92 m
18. • Bear right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. 5.1 km
19. ↺ Enter Upton Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 1/TCH/Upton Road/chemin Upton. 1.1 km
20. • Take the 1 exit. 886 m
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 1.1 km
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 7.0 km
23. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 80.6 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NB 15/Route 15. 46.0 km
25. • Take exit 31 onto 132 toward 11 North/11 Nord/Shediac/Miramichi. 595 m
26. • Bear right onto Route 132/NB 132. 611 m
27. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward 133/Miramichi/Moncton. 290 m
28. → Turn right to take the 11 North/11 Nord ramp toward Miramichi. 118.2 km
29. • Take exit 119 onto NB 117/NB 117 toward NB 120. 312 m
30. ← Turn left onto NB 117/NB 8/University Avenue. Continue on NB 117/NB 8. 8.0 km
31. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nelson Street/126. 101 m
32. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Street/126. Continue on Nelson Street. 1.6 km
33. → Turn right onto Old Line Avenue. 137 m
34. → Turn right onto Coady Street. 43 m
35. Show all 34 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine – South Nelson

Indicative estimates based on ~319 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 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to South Nelson

The straight-line distance between Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) and South Nelson (New Brunswick) is about 281.9 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: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine – South Nelson

Planning a trip from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to South Nelson means budgeting around 319 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 32 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 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) — coordinates 47.3833° N, -61.8667° E. The destination is South Nelson (New Brunswick), at 46.9833° N, -65.5500° E.

Practical tips for the Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine – South Nelson drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches South Nelson in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Alberton (Prince Edward Island).

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 319 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: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine → Alberton

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