Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to St. John's: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from St. John's?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to St. John's is 1099.1 miles (1768.9 km) as the crow flies. St. John's is located ENE of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2196.7 miles, taking about 47h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in Canada — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in Ontario and St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and St. John's. 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.