Route from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Rivière-du-Moulin

Distance from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Rivière-du-Moulin

The straight-line distance between Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac and Rivière-du-Moulin is 400.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 452 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 2 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Rivière-du-Moulin

Driving directions from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Rivière-du-Moulin

The map shows the locations of Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (A) and Rivière-du-Moulin (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 Rivière-du-Moulin

Real distance: 674.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 5 min

1. • Drive south on Rue du Roseau. 173 m
2. → Turn right onto Chemin de l'Église Sud. 263 m
3. → Turn right onto 117/Boulevard Des Ruisseaux. Continue on 117. 63.0 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.0 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 57.0 km
7. • Keep left to take 15/Autoroute des Laurentides. 19.9 km
8. • Take exit 69 onto 370 toward Sainte-Adèle/Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson/Estérel. 567 m
9. ← Turn left onto Rue du Bourg-Joli. 225 m
10. ← Turn left onto Chemin Pierre-Péladeau/370. Continue on 370. 11.9 km
11. → Turn right onto Chemin Masson. 397 m
12. • Bear left onto Chemin Chertsey. 2.0 km
13. ← Turn left onto Chemin Fridolin-Simard. 12.5 km
14. → Turn right onto Route 125/125. 35.9 km
15. ← Turn left onto 158/Route 158. 25.3 km
16. → Turn right onto Chemin des Prairies/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. 20 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. Continue on 158. 4.9 km
19. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 53.7 km
20. • Keep right to stay on 40 toward Trois-Rivières/Centre-Ville/Québec. 3.3 km
21. • Keep right to stay on 40 toward Trois-Rivières Centre-Ville/Québec. 124.0 km
22. • Take exit 307-N onto 40 Est toward Saguenay/Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. 3.2 km
23. • Keep left to stay on Autoroute Henri-IV. 2.3 km
24. • Keep left to take 573 Nord toward Shannon. 9.4 km
25. → Turn right onto Route Léo-Major/371. 3.3 km
26. → Turn right onto Boulevard Valcartier. 1.3 km
27. ← Turn left onto Rue Lepire. 2.8 km
28. ← Turn left onto Avenue du Lac-Saint-Charles. 442 m
29. → Turn right onto Rue Jacques-Bédard. 2.6 km
30. → Turn right onto Avenue de la Rivière-Jaune. 312 m
31. ← Turn left onto Rue de la Durance. 144 m
32. → Turn right. 126 m
33. • Bear right onto Autoroute Laurentienne. 190.9 km
34. → Turn right onto Boulevard de l'Université/372. 2.1 km
35. ← Turn left onto Boulevard du Saguenay Est. 2.5 km
36. → Turn right onto Rue Jacques-Bacon. 204 m
37. Show all 36 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 – Rivière-du-Moulin

Indicative estimates based on ~452 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 Rivière-du-Moulin

The straight-line distance between Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) and Rivière-du-Moulin (Quebec) is about 400.4 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 – Rivière-du-Moulin

Driving directions from Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac to Rivière-du-Moulin: estimated road distance 452 km, indicative time about 5 h 2 min by car. The route stays within Quebec — 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.

Practical tips for the Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac – Rivière-du-Moulin drive

Terrain along the way

The route stays within Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

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 452 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 – Rivière-du-Moulin route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac → Wemotaci

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