Route from Rimouski to Cap-aux-Meules

Distance from Rimouski to Cap-aux-Meules

The straight-line distance between Rimouski and Cap-aux-Meules 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: Rimouski – Cap-aux-Meules

Driving directions from Rimouski to Cap-aux-Meules

The map shows the locations of Rimouski (A) and Cap-aux-Meules (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 Rimouski to Cap-aux-Meules

Real distance: 870.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 53 min

1. • Drive southwest. 19 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue des Marins. 62 m
3. • Bear right. 43 m
4. • Bear right onto Boulevard René-Lepage Ouest/132. Continue on 132. 8.8 km
5. → Turn right onto Avenue du Père-Nouvel Sud. 2.8 km
6. • Take exit 621 onto 20 Est toward Mont-Joli. 21.1 km
7. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Boulevard Benoît-Gaboury/132. 4 m
8. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Boulevard Benoît-Gaboury/132. Continue on 132. 70.3 km
9. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Benoît Est/132. Continue on 132. 77.3 km
10. → Turn right onto Pont Matapédia. 467 m
11. ← Turn left onto Route 11/NB 11. 16.6 km
12. → Turn right onto Beauvista Drive. 1.0 km
13. → Turn right onto Chemin Val d'Amour. 659 m
14. ← Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 23.2 km
15. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 85.2 km
16. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 191.3 km
17. • Take exit 1 toward 133/132/15 East/133. 625 m
18. → Turn right toward Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard/Shediac/Scoudouc. 589 m
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 132/15/Scoudouc. 859 m
20. ← Turn left to take the 15 East/15 Est ramp toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 46.6 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 234 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 84.9 km
23. • Keep left to take 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 2.5 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 2.1 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. 40 m
26. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. Continue on Capital Drive. 1.7 km
27. ← Turn left onto University Avenue. 679 m
28. → Turn right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. Continue on 1/TCH. 3.3 km
29. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road. 765 m
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 53 m
31. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 452 m
32. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 572 m
33. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 46.5 km
34. ↺ Turn right onto Roundabout. 6 m
35. • Make a sharp left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 299 m
36. → Turn right toward 2/Souris. 28.5 km
37. → Turn right onto Belle Avenue. 82 m
38. ← Turn left onto Breakwater Street. 536 m
39. → Turn right onto CTMA Traversier. 327 m
40. • Take the Souris ― Cap-aux-Meules Ferry. 147.0 km
41. • Drive north. 136 m
42. • Keep left at the fork. 255 m
43. • Bear right onto Chemin du Débarcadère. 128 m
44. ← Turn left onto Chemin Principal/199. 645 m
45. → Turn right onto Chemin Oscar. 172 m
46. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Gaudet. 387 m
47. → Turn right. 89 m
48. Show all 47 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Rimouski – Cap-aux-Meules

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 Rimouski to Cap-aux-Meules

The straight-line distance between Rimouski (Quebec) and Cap-aux-Meules (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: Rimouski – Cap-aux-Meules

The journey from Rimouski to Cap-aux-Meules covers roughly 577 km on the road, equal to 510.4 km straight line. The trip stays within Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

Practical tips for the Rimouski – Cap-aux-Meules 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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Cities along the Rimouski – Cap-aux-Meules route

These cities are near the direct route between Rimouski and Cap-aux-Meules. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Rimouski → Saint-Léolin · Rimouski → Shippegan · Rimouski → Petit Rocher

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