Saint John to Thetford-Mines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

259.6 miles 417.8 km · straight line
324.5 miles estimated 522.3 km · driving distance
6h 32min estimated drive time
CAD 53 - CAD 65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Saint John from Thetford-Mines?

The distance from Saint John to Thetford-Mines is 259.6 miles (417.8 km) as the crow flies. Thetford-Mines is located WNW of Saint John. By car, the driving distance is approximately 324.5 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in Canada — Saint John in New Brunswick and Thetford-Mines in Quebec.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Saint John and Thetford-Mines. 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 Saint John to Thetford-Mines

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 32min CAD 53 - CAD 65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 50min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 12min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint John & Thetford-Mines

Quick Facts

Saint John
45.27°N, 66.06°W
America/Moncton
30m elevation
Thetford-Mines
46.09°N, 71.31°W
America/Toronto
317m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients