Pierrefonds to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

750.7 miles 1208.2 km · straight line
964.7 miles actual route 1552.6 km · driving distance
22h 49min estimated drive time
CAD 156 - CAD 193 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Pierrefonds from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Pierrefonds to Thunder Bay is 750.7 miles (1208.2 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Pierrefonds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 964.7 miles, taking about 22h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in Canada — Pierrefonds in Quebec and Thunder Bay in Ontario.

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. 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. 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 Pierrefonds and Thunder Bay. 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 Pierrefonds to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 49min CAD 156 - CAD 193 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 23min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~29h 40min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pierrefonds & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Pierrefonds
45.46°N, 73.89°W
America/Toronto
31m elevation
Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM