Route from Rivière-du-Loup to Topsail

Distance from Rivière-du-Loup to Topsail

The straight-line distance between Rivière-du-Loup and Topsail is 1240.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1402 km, with an indicative drive time of 15 h 35 min.

Trip cost and route type: Rivière-du-Loup – Topsail

Driving directions from Rivière-du-Loup to Topsail

The map shows the locations of Rivière-du-Loup (A) and Topsail (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 Rivière-du-Loup to Topsail

Real distance: 2,090.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 32 h 27 min

1. • Drive southeast. 56 m
2. • Bear left onto Rue Sainte-Anne. 145 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Amyot. 110 m
4. • Make a sharp left onto Rue Lafontaine. 1.0 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue Fraserville. 1.7 km
6. ← Turn left to take the 85 ramp. 8.9 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 85. 366.4 km
8. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 485.8 km
9. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
10. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
11. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
14. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
15. • Drive northwest on 1. 816.5 km
16. • Keep left to take 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 31.2 km
17. • Take exit 35 onto Salmonier Line toward Saint Mary's. 478 m
18. ← Turn left onto Salmonier Line/90. 6.8 km
19. → Turn right onto Conception Bay Highway/60. 1.3 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Conception Bay Highway. 88 m
21. • Bear right onto Conception Bay Highway/60. Continue on 60. 9.0 km
22. ← Turn left onto Conception Bay Highway/60. 13.2 km
23. ← Turn left onto Topsail Road/60. 2.3 km
24. → Turn right onto Spruce Hill Road. 657 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Rivière-du-Loup – Topsail

Indicative estimates based on ~1402 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 Rivière-du-Loup to Topsail

The straight-line distance between Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) and Topsail (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 1240.7 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: Rivière-du-Loup – Topsail

The distance from Rivière-du-Loup to Topsail is estimated at 1402 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1240.7 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador. 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 Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) — coordinates 47.8333° N, -69.5333° E. The destination is Topsail (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.5333° N, -52.9333° E.

Practical tips for the Rivière-du-Loup – Topsail drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Topsail 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 1402 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 Rivière-du-Loup – Topsail route

These cities are near the direct route between Rivière-du-Loup and Topsail. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Rivière-du-Loup → Cap-aux-Meules · Rivière-du-Loup → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · Rivière-du-Loup → Inverness

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