Route from Rivière-du-Loup to Dominion

Distance from Rivière-du-Loup to Dominion

The straight-line distance between Rivière-du-Loup and Dominion is 742.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 839 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 20 min.

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

Driving directions from Rivière-du-Loup to Dominion

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

Real distance: 1,053.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 56 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 TCH. 234.8 km
9. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
10. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
11. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
12. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
13. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
14. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
15. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
16. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.1 km
18. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
19. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
20. • Drive east on Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
21. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.2 km
22. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 19.2 km
23. • Take exit 9. 251 m
24. • Bear right onto Grand Lake Road/NS 4. 5.8 km
25. ← Turn left onto Gardiner Road. 3.8 km
26. • Bear right onto Seaside Drive/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 3.5 km
27. ← Turn left onto Commercial Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 856 m
28. ← Turn left onto Cottage Street. 246 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Rivière-du-Loup – Dominion

Indicative estimates based on ~839 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 Dominion

The straight-line distance between Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) and Dominion (Nova Scotia) is about 742.9 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: Rivière-du-Loup – Dominion

The journey from Rivière-du-Loup to Dominion covers roughly 839 km on the road, equal to 742.9 km straight line. The trip connects Quebec to Nova Scotia 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.

The trip starts at Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) — coordinates 47.8333° N, -69.5333° E. The destination is Dominion (Nova Scotia), at 46.2167° N, -60.0167° E.

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

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Dominion in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Saint-Louis de Kent (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 839 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 – Dominion route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Rivière-du-Loup → Saint-Louis de Kent · Rivière-du-Loup → Chatham · Rivière-du-Loup → Sheila

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