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

279.4 miles 449.6 km · straight line
349.2 miles estimated 562 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$34 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?

The distance from New Bedford to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is 279.4 miles (449.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is located NNW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 349.2 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $34 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m 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 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients