Route from Shawinigan to Springhill

Distance from Shawinigan to Springhill

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan and Springhill is 677.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 766 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 31 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shawinigan – Springhill

Driving directions from Shawinigan to Springhill

The map shows the locations of Shawinigan (A) and Springhill (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 Springhill

Real distance: 974.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 23 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. 7.1 km
20. • Take exit 4 onto 2 toward Amherst/Springhill/Parrsboro. 342 m
21. • Keep right to take 2. 152 m
22. • Bear right onto Highway 2/NS 2/Trunk 2. Continue on NS 2. 22.1 km
23. → Turn right onto Main Street/NS 2. 74 m
24. ← Turn left onto Elm Street. 407 m
25. ← Turn left onto Purdy Street. 55 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Shawinigan – Springhill

Indicative estimates based on ~766 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 Springhill

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan (Quebec) and Springhill (Nova Scotia) is about 677.7 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 – Springhill

Driving directions from Shawinigan to Springhill: estimated road distance 766 km, indicative time about 8 h 31 min by car. 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. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Shawinigan (Quebec) — coordinates 46.5667° N, -72.7500° E. The destination is Springhill (Nova Scotia), at 45.6470° N, -64.0554° E.

Practical tips for the Shawinigan – Springhill drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Springhill in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Woodstock (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 766 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 – Springhill route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Shawinigan → Woodstock · Shawinigan → Centreville · Shawinigan → Bath

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