Route from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan — 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 Pointe-au-Père (Quebec) and Shippegan (New Brunswick). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan
The straight-line distance between Pointe-au-Père and Shippegan is 291.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 329 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 39 min.
Trip cost and route type: Pointe-au-Père – Shippegan
Driving directions from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan
The map shows the locations of Pointe-au-Père (A) and Shippegan (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 Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan
Real distance: 396.2 km · Estimated time: 5 h 20 min
- Drive east on Rue du Phare. 2.5 km
- Turn left onto Boulevard Sainte-Anne/132. Continue on 132. 18.8 km
- Turn right onto Route Flavie-Drapeau/132. 2.6 km
- Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boulevard Benoît-Gaboury/132. 33 m
- Exit the roundabout onto Boulevard Benoît-Gaboury/132. Continue on 132. 70.3 km
- Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Benoît Est/132. Continue on 132. 77.3 km
- Turn right onto Pont Matapédia. 467 m
- Turn left onto Route 11/NB 11. 16.6 km
- Turn right onto Beauvista Drive. 1.0 km
- Turn right onto Chemin Val d'Amour. 659 m
- Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 23.2 km
- Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 85.2 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Pointe-au-Père – Shippegan
Indicative estimates based on ~329 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 Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan
The straight-line distance between Pointe-au-Père (Quebec) and Shippegan (New Brunswick) is about 291.2 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: Pointe-au-Père – Shippegan
The route from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan connects Quebec to New Brunswick. The straight-line distance is about 291.2 km, with an estimated road distance of 329 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.
The trip starts at Pointe-au-Père (Quebec) — coordinates 48.5167° N, -68.4667° E. The destination is Shippegan (New Brunswick), at 47.7439° N, -64.7178° E.
Practical tips for the Pointe-au-Père – Shippegan drive
Terrain along the way
The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Shippegan in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Campbellton (New Brunswick).
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 329 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 Pointe-au-Père – Shippegan route
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Routes with intermediate stops: Pointe-au-Père → Campbellton · Pointe-au-Père → Dalhousie
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Frequently asked questions: Pointe-au-Père – Shippegan
What is the straight-line distance between Pointe-au-Père and Shippegan?
The straight-line distance between Pointe-au-Père and Shippegan is about 291.2 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan?
The estimated road distance from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan is about 329 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 Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan?
Indicative drive time from Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan is about 3 h 39 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 Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan?
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 Pointe-au-Père–Shippegan 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 Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan?
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 Pointe-au-Père to Shippegan?
A common alternative is going via Campbellton or Dalhousie. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the Pointe-au-Père–Shippegan 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 Pointe-au-Père as origin and Shippegan as destination.