Route from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to Rimouski

Distance from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to Rimouski

The straight-line distance between Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Rimouski is 510.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 577 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 25 min.

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

Driving directions from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to Rimouski

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

Real distance: 868.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 51 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. 121.1 km
29. • Keep left to take NB 8/Route 8. 69.9 km
30. • Take the exit on the left toward Bathurst/Campbellton. 9.1 km
31. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 99.7 km
32. • Take exit 415. 290 m
33. • Bear right onto Chemin Val d'Amour. 142 m
34. ← Turn left onto Beauvista Drive. 1.1 km
35. ← Turn left onto Rue Notre Dame/NB 134. 16.6 km
36. → Turn right onto Route 11/NB 11. 467 m
37. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Perron Est/132. 77.3 km
38. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Saint-Benoît Ouest/132/195. Continue on 132. 70.3 km
39. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage/Autoroute Jean-Lesage. 20.1 km
40. • Take exit 621 onto 132 toward Avenue du Père-Nouvel/Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard. 550 m
41. → Turn right onto Avenue du Père-Nouvel Sud. 2.1 km
42. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Sainte-Anne/132. Continue on 132. 8.6 km
43. ← Turn left onto Avenue de la Cathédrale. 69 m
44. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Germain Ouest. 239 m
45. ← Turn left. 46 m
46. Show all 45 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine – Rimouski

Indicative estimates based on ~577 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 Rimouski

The straight-line distance between Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) and Rimouski (Quebec) is about 510.4 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 – Rimouski

The distance from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to Rimouski is estimated at 577 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 510.4 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that stays within Quebec. 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.

Practical tips for the Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine – Rimouski 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 577 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 → Saint-Léolin · Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine → Shippegan · Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine → Petit Rocher

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