Saguenay to St. John's: Road Trip Guide & Distance

848.7 miles 1365.8 km · straight line
1855.8 miles actual route 2986.6 km · driving distance
40h 7min estimated drive time
CAD 301 - CAD 370 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Saguenay from St. John's?

The distance from Saguenay to St. John's is 848.7 miles (1365.8 km) as the crow flies. St. John's is located E of Saguenay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1855.8 miles, taking about 40h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in Canada — Saguenay in Quebec 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 Saguenay 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.

How to Get from Saguenay to St. John's

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 7min CAD 301 - CAD 370 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 8min $148–$278* Budget
Train ~52h 9min $223–$650* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saguenay & St. John's

Quick Facts

Saguenay
48.42°N, 71.07°W
America/Toronto
84m elevation
St. John's
47.56°N, 52.71°W
America/St_Johns
75m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM