Route from Shawinigan-Sud to Edmundston

Distance from Shawinigan-Sud to Edmundston

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan-Sud and Edmundston is 348.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 394 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 23 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shawinigan-Sud – Edmundston

Driving directions from Shawinigan-Sud to Edmundston

The map shows the locations of Shawinigan-Sud (A) and Edmundston (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 Shawinigan-Sud to Edmundston

Real distance: 445.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 15 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rue Régis. 69 m
2. → Turn right onto Avenue du Capitaine-Veilleux. 1.3 km
3. ← Turn left onto 125e Rue. 12.7 km
4. → Turn right onto Route de Lac-à-la-Tortue/359. Continue on 359. 25.0 km
5. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 93.3 km
6. • Take exit 305-S onto 540 Sud/20/Autoroute Duplessis Sud toward Pont Pierre-Laporte. 4.3 km
7. • Keep right to take exit 9 onto 73 Sud/20 toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Montréal. 4.0 km
8. • Keep left to take exit 131-E onto 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 793 m
9. • Keep right to take exit 314 onto Chemin du Sault. 482 m
10. • Keep left to take Chemin du Sault. 340 m
11. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 184.5 km
12. • Keep right to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 13.4 km
13. • Keep left to stay on 85. 102.1 km
14. • Take exit 16 onto Rue Victoria. 290 m
15. ← Turn left onto Rue Victoria/Victoria Street/Rue Victoria Street. 275 m
16. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Monseigneur-Numa-Pichette. 1.6 km
17. → Turn right onto 44e Avenue/44th Avenue. 254 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Shawinigan-Sud – Edmundston

Indicative estimates based on ~394 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 Shawinigan-Sud to Edmundston

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan-Sud (Quebec) and Edmundston (New Brunswick) is about 348.9 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: Shawinigan-Sud – Edmundston

The route connects Quebec to New Brunswick: from Shawinigan-Sud to Edmundston you cover roughly 394 km on the road (geometric distance 348.9 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Shawinigan-Sud (Quebec) — coordinates 46.5286° N, -72.7515° E. The destination is Edmundston (New Brunswick), at 47.3765° N, -68.3253° E.

Practical tips for the Shawinigan-Sud – Edmundston drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Edmundston in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Montmagny (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 394 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 Shawinigan-Sud – Edmundston route

These cities are near the direct route between Shawinigan-Sud and Edmundston. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Shawinigan-Sud → Montmagny · Shawinigan-Sud → Lamartine · Shawinigan-Sud → Armagh

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