Quebec City to Saint John: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.1 miles 433 km · straight line
402.7 miles actual route 648.1 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
CAD 65 - CAD 80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Saint John?

The distance from Quebec City to Saint John is 269.1 miles (433 km) as the crow flies. Saint John is located ESE of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.7 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in Canada — Quebec City in Quebec 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 Quebec City 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 Quebec City to Saint John

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min CAD 65 - CAD 80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quebec City & Saint John

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM