Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Saint John: Road Trip Guide & Distance

468 miles 753.2 km · straight line
574 miles actual route 923.7 km · driving distance
12h 46min estimated drive time
CAD 93 - CAD 115 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Saint John?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Saint John is 468 miles (753.2 km) as the crow flies. Saint John is located E of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574 miles, taking about 12h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in Canada — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in Ontario and Saint John in New Brunswick.

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. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and Saint John. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Saint John

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 46min CAD 93 - CAD 115 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 19min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~12h 8min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & Saint John

Quick Facts

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
Saint John
45.27°N, 66.06°W
America/Moncton
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM