Route from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Sault Ste. Marie

Distance from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Sault Ste. Marie

The straight-line distance between Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac and Sault Ste. Marie is 670.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 757 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Sault Ste. Marie

Driving directions from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Sault Ste. Marie

The map shows the locations of Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (A) and Sault Ste. Marie (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-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Sault Ste. Marie

Real distance: 888.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 32 min

1. • Drive south on Rue du Roseau. 173 m
2. → Turn right onto Chemin de l'Église Sud. 263 m
3. ← Turn left onto 117/Boulevard Des Ruisseaux. 11.3 km
4. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Sainte-Famille/107. Continue on 107. 33.1 km
5. → Turn right onto Route 107/107. Continue on 107. 4.2 km
6. → Turn right onto Rue des Oblats/107. Continue on 107. 1.3 km
7. → Turn right onto Rue Commerciale/107. 201 m
8. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale Sud/105. Continue on 105. 55.7 km
9. → Turn right onto Route 301/301. Continue on 301. 60.6 km
10. ← Turn left onto Route 148/148/301. Continue on 148/301. 10.2 km
11. → Turn right onto Route 301/301. 18.7 km
12. • Bear right onto 17. 191.9 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
15. • Take the 17 exit toward North Bay. 119.8 km
16. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
17. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
18. • Keep left to stay on 17. 294.2 km
19. → Turn right to take the ramp. 4.2 km
20. → Turn right onto South Market Street. 912 m
21. → Turn right onto 17/Black Road. 2.0 km
22. ← Turn left onto 17/Second Line East. Continue on Second Line East. 4.9 km
23. ← Turn left onto Wellington Street West. 496 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Sault Ste. Marie

Indicative estimates based on ~757 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-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Sault Ste. Marie

The straight-line distance between Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) and Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) is about 670.2 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-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Sault Ste. Marie

Driving directions from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Sault Ste. Marie: estimated road distance 757 km, indicative time about 8 h 25 min by car. 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. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) — coordinates 46.5560° N, -75.5825° E. The destination is Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario), at 46.5333° N, -84.3500° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Sault Ste. Marie drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Sturgeon Falls (Ontario).

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 757 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 Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Sault Ste. Marie route

These cities are near the direct route between Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac and Sault Ste. Marie. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac → Sturgeon Falls · Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac → West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest · Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac → North Bay

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