St. John's to Thetford-Mines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

882.6 miles 1420.4 km · straight line
1989.8 miles actual route 3202.2 km · driving distance
43h 23min estimated drive time
CAD 323 - CAD 397 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is St. John's from Thetford-Mines?

The distance from St. John's to Thetford-Mines is 882.6 miles (1420.4 km) as the crow flies. Thetford-Mines is located W of St. John's. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1989.8 miles, taking about 43h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in Canada — St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador and Thetford-Mines 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. 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. 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 St. John's and Thetford-Mines. 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 St. John's to Thetford-Mines

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 43h 23min CAD 323 - CAD 397 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 4min $159–$298* Budget
Train ~56h 24min $239–$696* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. John's & Thetford-Mines

Quick Facts

St. John's
47.56°N, 52.71°W
America/St_Johns
75m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM