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

201.7 miles 324.6 km · straight line
252.2 miles estimated 405.8 km · driving distance
5h 4min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Fitchburg to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is 201.7 miles (324.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is located NNW of Fitchburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 252.2 miles, taking about 5h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Fitchburg 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 4min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 5min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 49min $30–$88* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Fitchburg
42.58°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
142m 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 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients