Route from Sayabec to St. John's

Distance from Sayabec to St. John's

The straight-line distance between Sayabec and St. John's is 1111.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1256 km, with an indicative drive time of 13 h 58 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sayabec – St. John's

Driving directions from Sayabec to St. John's

The map shows the locations of Sayabec (A) and St. John's (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 Sayabec to St. John's

Real distance: 1,973.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 31 h 14 min

1. • Drive east on Boulevard Joubert Est/132. Continue on 132. 25.5 km
2. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Benoît Est/132. Continue on 132. 77.3 km
3. → Turn right onto Pont Matapédia. 467 m
4. ← Turn left onto Route 11/NB 11. 16.6 km
5. → Turn right onto Beauvista Drive. 1.0 km
6. → Turn right onto Chemin Val d'Amour. 659 m
7. ← Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 23.2 km
8. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 85.2 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 204.6 km
10. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 300.3 km
11. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
12. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
13. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
16. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
17. • Drive northwest on 1. 816.5 km
18. • Keep left to take 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 69.9 km
19. • Take exit 41A toward Pitts Memorial Drive. 4.1 km
20. • Take the exit toward Southlands/Mount Pearl. 443 m
21. • Bear right onto Southlands Boulevard. 383 m
22. ← Turn left onto Ruby Line. 1.2 km
23. → Turn right onto Service Road. 442 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sayabec – St. John's

Indicative estimates based on ~1256 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 Sayabec to St. John's

The straight-line distance between Sayabec (Quebec) and St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 1111.8 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: Sayabec – St. John's

The route from Sayabec to St. John's connects Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador. The straight-line distance is about 1111.8 km, with an estimated road distance of 1256 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Sayabec (Quebec) — coordinates 48.5667° N, -67.6833° E. The destination is St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.4817° N, -52.7971° E.

Practical tips for the Sayabec – St. John's drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Cap-aux-Meules (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 1256 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 Sayabec – St. John's route

These cities are near the direct route between Sayabec and St. John's. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Sayabec → Cap-aux-Meules · Sayabec → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · Sayabec → New Waterford

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