Barrie to Saguenay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

494.4 miles 795.7 km · straight line
672 miles actual route 1081.5 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
CAD 109 - CAD 134 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Saguenay?

The distance from Barrie to Saguenay is 494.4 miles (795.7 km) as the crow flies. Saguenay is located NE of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in Canada — Barrie in Ontario and Saguenay in Quebec.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barrie and Saguenay. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barrie to Saguenay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min CAD 109 - CAD 134 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~12h 52min $81–$235* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Saguenay

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m elevation
Saguenay
48.42°N, 71.07°W
America/Toronto
84m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM