Quebec City to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

622 miles 1001 km · straight line
771 miles actual route 1240.8 km · driving distance
16h 59min estimated drive time
CAD 125 - CAD 154 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Quebec City to Sault Ste. Marie is 622 miles (1001 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located W of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771 miles, taking about 16h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in Canada — Quebec City in Quebec and Sault Ste. Marie 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Quebec City and Sault Ste. Marie. 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 Sault Ste. Marie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 59min CAD 125 - CAD 154 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 23min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~22h 5min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quebec City & Sault Ste. Marie

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m elevation
Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM