Route from Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan to Thorne

Distance from Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan to Thorne

The straight-line distance between Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan and Thorne is 479.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 542 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 1 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan – Thorne

Driving directions from Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan to Thorne

The map shows the locations of Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (A) and Thorne (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 Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan to Thorne

Real distance: 682.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 46 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rue Commerciale. 209 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale. 799 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Trudel Ouest/153. Continue on 153. 13.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto 1e Rang Sud/153. Continue on 153. 17.1 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Anne/138. Continue on 138. 4.6 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 71 m
7. ↺ Exit the roundabout. 105 m
8. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 32.0 km
9. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
10. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chemin Robillard/158. 50 m
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Chemin Robillard/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
13. ← Turn left onto 131/158/Route 158. Continue on 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 40 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 158/Route 158. Continue on 158. 10.4 km
16. • Take exit 46 onto 158 Ouest toward Saint-Lin-Laurentides/Saint-Jérôme. 797 m
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. 39 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. Continue on 158. 7.4 km
19. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Isidore/158/335/337. 1.7 km
20. → Turn right onto 12e Avenue/158. Continue on 158. 22.1 km
21. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Des Laurentides/117. Continue on 117. 4.9 km
22. → Turn right onto Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 18.8 km
23. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 33.1 km
24. • Keep left to stay on 50. 104.0 km
25. • Keep right to take exit 135 onto 5 toward Maniwaki. 691 m
26. • Keep right to take 5 Nord toward Maniwaki. 10.3 km
27. • Take exit 12 onto Chemin Old Chelsea. 1.4 km
28. ← Turn left onto Chemin Kingsmere. 415 m
29. ← Turn left onto Chemin Notch. 4.5 km
30. → Turn right onto Chemin de la Montagne. 13.8 km
31. → Turn right onto Route 148/148. Continue on 148. 49.3 km
32. ← Turn left onto Route 303/303. Continue on 303. 13.3 km
33. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église/Church Street/303. 421 m
34. ← Turn left onto Rue Purvis/Purvis Street/301. 10.0 km
35. • Bear right onto 17. 191.9 km
36. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street/Rue Main/533. 17 m
37. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Main Street/Rue Main/533. Continue on 533. 52.0 km
38. → Turn right onto Highway 63/63. 23.0 km
39. ← Turn left onto Oak Street. 99 m
40. → Turn right onto Cedar Avenue. 79 m
41. Show all 40 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan – Thorne

Indicative estimates based on ~542 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 Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan to Thorne

The straight-line distance between Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (Quebec) and Thorne (Ontario) is about 479.8 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: Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan – Thorne

How far is Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan from Thorne? The road estimate is around 542 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 1 min. The route connects Quebec to Ontario — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan (Quebec) — coordinates 46.5073° N, -72.8283° E. The destination is Thorne (Ontario), at 46.7024° N, -79.1040° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan – Thorne drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Thorne in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Maniwaki (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 542 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan → Maniwaki · Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan → Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac · Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan → Mont-Laurier

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