Montreal to Shawinigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.4 miles 134.2 km · straight line
102.7 miles actual route 165.2 km · driving distance
2h 17min estimated drive time
CAD 17 - CAD 20 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Shawinigan?

The distance from Montreal to Shawinigan is 83.4 miles (134.2 km) as the crow flies. Shawinigan is located NNE of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.7 miles, taking about 2h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 17min CAD 17 - CAD 20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 44min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 10min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Shawinigan

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 298.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM