Fredericton to Shawinigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.7 miles 472.7 km · straight line
367.2 miles estimated 590.9 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
CAD 60 - CAD 73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Fredericton from Shawinigan?

The distance from Fredericton to Shawinigan is 293.7 miles (472.7 km) as the crow flies. Shawinigan is located W of Fredericton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.2 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in Canada — Fredericton in New Brunswick and Shawinigan in Quebec.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fredericton and Shawinigan. 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 Fredericton to Shawinigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min CAD 60 - CAD 73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fredericton & Shawinigan

Quick Facts

Fredericton
45.95°N, 66.67°W
America/Moncton
110m elevation
Shawinigan
46.57°N, 72.75°W
America/Toronto
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients