Route from Petit-Matane to Rainy River

Distance from Petit-Matane to Rainy River

The straight-line distance between Petit-Matane and Rainy River is 1975.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 2233 km, with an indicative drive time of 24 h 49 min.

Trip cost and route type: Petit-Matane – Rainy River

Driving directions from Petit-Matane to Rainy River

The map shows the locations of Petit-Matane (A) and Rainy River (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 Petit-Matane to Rainy River

Real distance: 2,650.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 34 h 50 min

1. • Drive northwest on Chemin Gérard-Marquis. 36 m
2. ← Turn left onto Chemin de la Grève. 439 m
3. ← Turn left onto Chemin Jean-Desbiens. 296 m
4. → Turn right onto Route 132/132. Continue on 132. 60.6 km
5. ← Turn left onto Chemin Perreault. 6.4 km
6. ← Turn left onto Rue d'Anjou. 282 m
7. → Turn right onto Boulevard Jacques-Cartier. 268 m
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 20. 27.1 km
9. ↑ Keep straight to take 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage. 72.0 km
10. ← Turn left onto Route de Notre-Dame-des-Neiges. 1.2 km
11. → Turn right to take the 20 ramp. 227.2 km
12. • Keep left toward Montréal. 104.2 km
13. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
14. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
15. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc toward Montréal/Boulevard des Forges. 55.2 km
16. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
17. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chemin Robillard/158. 50 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Chemin Robillard/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
20. ← Turn left onto 131/158/Route 158. Continue on 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 40 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 158/Route 158. Continue on 158. 10.4 km
23. • Take exit 46 onto 158 Ouest toward Saint-Lin-Laurentides/Saint-Jérôme. 797 m
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. 39 m
25. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. Continue on 158. 7.4 km
26. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Isidore/158/335/337. 1.7 km
27. → Turn right onto 12e Avenue/158. Continue on 158. 23.9 km
28. → Take the 15 Nord ramp toward Ste-Agathe-des-Monts. 5.7 km
29. • Keep left to stay on 15/Autoroute des Laurentides. 69.7 km
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
31. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
32. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
33. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
34. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
35. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.7 km
36. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
37. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
38. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
39. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
40. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
41. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 16.9 km
42. • Take the exit. 78.7 km
43. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 749.4 km
44. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 107.9 km
45. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
46. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 21.0 km
47. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 278.7 km
48. → Turn right onto Second Street East. 2.9 km
49. • Keep left to take 11. 89.4 km
50. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street. 559 m
51. → Turn right onto River Avenue East. 26 m
52. Show all 51 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Petit-Matane – Rainy River

Indicative estimates based on ~2233 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 Petit-Matane to Rainy River

The straight-line distance between Petit-Matane (Quebec) and Rainy River (Ontario) is about 1975.9 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: Petit-Matane – Rainy River

The distance from Petit-Matane to Rainy River is estimated at 2233 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1975.9 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Quebec to Ontario. 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.

The trip starts at Petit-Matane (Quebec) — coordinates 48.8667° N, -67.4500° E. The destination is Rainy River (Ontario), at 48.7167° N, -94.5667° E.

Practical tips for the Petit-Matane – Rainy River drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Rainy River in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Timmins (Ontario).

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 2233 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: Petit-Matane → Timmins · Petit-Matane → Englehart · Petit-Matane → Amulet

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