Sault Ste. Marie to Shawinigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550 miles 885.2 km · straight line
660 miles estimated 1062.2 km · driving distance
13h 17min estimated drive time
CAD 107 - CAD 132 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Shawinigan?

The distance from Sault Ste. Marie to Shawinigan is 550 miles (885.2 km) as the crow flies. Shawinigan is located E of Sault Ste. Marie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in Canada — Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Shawinigan in Quebec.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sault Ste. Marie and Shawinigan. 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 Sault Ste. Marie to Shawinigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 17min CAD 107 - CAD 132 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 56min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 16min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sault Ste. Marie & Shawinigan

Quick Facts

Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
Shawinigan
46.57°N, 72.75°W
America/Toronto
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients