Route from Shawinigan to New Waterford

Distance from Shawinigan to New Waterford

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan and New Waterford is 970.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1097 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 11 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shawinigan – New Waterford

Driving directions from Shawinigan to New Waterford

The map shows the locations of Shawinigan (A) and New Waterford (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 to New Waterford

Real distance: 1,385.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 17 h 33 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Lavergne. 731 m
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard des Hetres. 8.2 km
3. ← Turn left onto Avenue Chahoon. 232 m
4. • Bear right onto Avenue Chahoon/153. Continue on 153. 1.2 km
5. • Bear right onto Chemin des Dubois. 2.6 km
6. → Turn right onto Route de Lac-à-la-Tortue/359. Continue on 359. 26.3 km
7. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 93.3 km
8. • Take exit 305-S onto 540 Sud/20/Autoroute Duplessis Sud toward Pont Pierre-Laporte. 4.3 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 9 onto 73 Sud/20 toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Montréal. 4.0 km
10. • Keep left to take exit 131-E onto 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 793 m
11. • Keep right to take exit 314 onto Chemin du Sault. 482 m
12. • Keep left to take Chemin du Sault. 340 m
13. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 184.5 km
14. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
15. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.9 km
16. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
17. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
18. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
19. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
20. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
21. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
22. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
23. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.1 km
25. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
26. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
27. • Drive east on Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
28. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.2 km
29. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 19.2 km
30. • Take exit 9. 251 m
31. • Bear right onto Grand Lake Road/NS 4. 5.8 km
32. ← Turn left onto Gardiner Road. 3.9 km
33. ← Turn left onto Seaside Drive/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 4.9 km
34. ← Turn left onto Emerald Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. 270 m
35. → Turn right onto Heelan Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. 1.0 km
36. → Turn right onto Plummer Avenue. 704 m
37. ← Turn left onto Ninth Street. 170 m
38. → Turn right onto Walsh Avenue. 56 m
39. Show all 38 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Shawinigan – New Waterford

Indicative estimates based on ~1097 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 to New Waterford

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan (Quebec) and New Waterford (Nova Scotia) is about 970.8 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: Shawinigan – New Waterford

How far is Shawinigan from New Waterford? The road estimate is around 1097 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 11 min. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia — 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 Shawinigan (Quebec) — coordinates 46.5667° N, -72.7500° E. The destination is New Waterford (Nova Scotia), at 46.2500° N, -60.0833° E.

Practical tips for the Shawinigan – New Waterford drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches New Waterford in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near North Devon (New Brunswick).

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 1097 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 – New Waterford route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Shawinigan → North Devon · Shawinigan → Fredericton · Shawinigan → Marysville

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