Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Shawinigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.9 miles 502 km · straight line
374.3 miles estimated 602.4 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
CAD 61 - CAD 75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from Shawinigan?

The distance from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Shawinigan is 311.9 miles (502 km) as the crow flies. Shawinigan is located ENE of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.3 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in Canada — Peterborough, Ontario, Canada in Ontario 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. 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Shawinigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min CAD 61 - CAD 75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Peterborough, Ontario, Canada & Shawinigan

Quick Facts

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients