Amherst to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: Road Trip Guide & Distance

206.5 miles 332.3 km · straight line
258.1 miles estimated 415.4 km · driving distance
5h 12min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Amherst from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?

The distance from Amherst to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is 206.5 miles (332.3 km) as the crow flies. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is located N of Amherst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 258.1 miles, taking about 5h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Amherst is in Massachusetts, United States, while Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is in Quebec, Canada.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amherst and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amherst to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 12min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 14min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 56min $31–$90* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amherst & Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Quick Facts

Amherst
42.37°N, 72.52°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
45.31°N, 73.26°W
America/Toronto
32m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 69 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 120.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients