Route from Saguenay to Alberton

Distance from Saguenay to Alberton

The straight-line distance between Saguenay and Alberton is 553.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 626 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 57 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saguenay – Alberton

Driving directions from Saguenay to Alberton

The map shows the locations of Saguenay (A) and Alberton (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 Saguenay to Alberton

Real distance: 948.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 11 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Dubé. 162 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Bégin. 669 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard de l'Université/175/372. Continue on Boulevard de l'Université/372. 3.3 km
4. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Jean-Baptiste/372. 140.1 km
5. → Turn right onto 138/Rue Saint-Laurent. 575 m
6. ← Turn left onto Rue du Festival. 553 m
7. • Take the Rivière-du-Loup - Saint-Siméon Ferry. 26.8 km
8. • Drive east on Ferry Ramp. 245 m
9. ← Turn left onto Rue Hayward. 510 m
10. • Bear right onto Rue de l'Ancrage. 1.3 km
11. → Turn right onto Boulevard Cartier/132. Continue on 132. 2.2 km
12. ← Turn left onto Rue Lafontaine/291. 209 m
13. ← Turn left onto Rue Beaubien/291. 3.5 km
14. → Turn right onto 191/Boulevard Industriel. 7.2 km
15. → Turn right to stay on Boulevard Industriel. 185 m
16. → Turn right to take the 85 ramp. 372.8 km
17. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 186.4 km
18. • Take exit 467 B. 12.2 km
19. • Keep right to take NB 15/Route 15 toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 47.9 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 235 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
22. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
24. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
26. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
27. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
28. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 47.7 km
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Western Road/2. 12.3 km
30. → Turn right onto Dock Road/150. 6.2 km
31. ← Turn left onto Main Street/152. 461 m
32. → Turn right. 42 m
33. Show all 32 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saguenay – Alberton

Indicative estimates based on ~626 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 Saguenay to Alberton

The straight-line distance between Saguenay (Quebec) and Alberton (Prince Edward Island) is about 553.8 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: Saguenay – Alberton

Planning a trip from Saguenay to Alberton means budgeting around 626 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 6 h 57 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Prince Edward Island and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Saguenay (Quebec) — coordinates 48.4167° N, -71.0667° E. The destination is Alberton (Prince Edward Island), at 46.8167° N, -64.0667° E.

Practical tips for the Saguenay – Alberton drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Alberton in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Kedgwick (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 626 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 Saguenay – Alberton route

These cities are near the direct route between Saguenay and Alberton. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Saguenay → Kedgwick · Saguenay → Saint-Quentin · Saguenay → Saint-Léonard

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