Route from Shawinigan to Wellington

Distance from Shawinigan to Wellington

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan and Wellington is 669.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 756 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 24 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shawinigan – Wellington

Driving directions from Shawinigan to Wellington

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

Real distance: 1,042.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 20 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 NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 186.4 km
16. • Take exit 467 B. 12.2 km
17. • Keep right to take NB 15/Route 15 toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 47.9 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 235 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
20. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
24. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
26. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 11.8 km
27. ← Turn left onto Route 124/124. 1.9 km
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Shawinigan – Wellington

Indicative estimates based on ~756 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 Wellington

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan (Quebec) and Wellington (Prince Edward Island) is about 669.3 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 – Wellington

How far is Shawinigan from Wellington? The road estimate is around 756 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 24 min. The route connects Quebec to Prince Edward Island — 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 Wellington (Prince Edward Island), at 46.4499° N, -64.0011° E.

Practical tips for the Shawinigan – Wellington drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Wellington in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Centreville (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 756 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 – Wellington route

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

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