Route from Mont-Joli to St. John's

Distance from Mont-Joli to St. John's

The straight-line distance between Mont-Joli and St. John's is 1148.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1298 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Mont-Joli – St. John's

Driving directions from Mont-Joli to St. John's

The map shows the locations of Mont-Joli (A) and St. John's (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 Mont-Joli to St. John's

Real distance: 2,015.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 31 h 47 min

1. • Drive east on Boulevard Benoît-Gaboury/132. Continue on 132. 67.6 km
2. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Benoît Est/132. Continue on 132. 77.3 km
3. → Turn right onto Pont Matapédia. 467 m
4. ← Turn left onto Route 11/NB 11. 16.6 km
5. → Turn right onto Beauvista Drive. 1.0 km
6. → Turn right onto Chemin Val d'Amour. 659 m
7. ← Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 23.2 km
8. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 85.2 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 204.6 km
10. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 300.3 km
11. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
12. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
13. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
16. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
17. • Drive northwest on 1. 816.5 km
18. • Keep left to take 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 69.9 km
19. • Take exit 41A toward Pitts Memorial Drive. 4.1 km
20. • Take the exit toward Southlands/Mount Pearl. 443 m
21. • Bear right onto Southlands Boulevard. 383 m
22. ← Turn left onto Ruby Line. 1.2 km
23. → Turn right onto Service Road. 442 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Mont-Joli – St. John's

Indicative estimates based on ~1298 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 Mont-Joli to St. John's

The straight-line distance between Mont-Joli (Quebec) and St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 1148.4 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: Mont-Joli – St. John's

How far is Mont-Joli from St. John's? The road estimate is around 1298 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 25 min. The route connects Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Mont-Joli (Quebec) — coordinates 48.5800° N, -68.1800° E. The destination is St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.4817° N, -52.7971° E.

Practical tips for the Mont-Joli – St. John's drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Cap-aux-Meules (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 1298 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 Mont-Joli – St. John's route

These cities are near the direct route between Mont-Joli and St. John's. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Mont-Joli → Cap-aux-Meules · Mont-Joli → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · Mont-Joli → New Waterford

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