Day trip from Québec to Saguenay
Saguenay lies 179 km (111 mi) north of Québec, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 179 km (111 mi) apart, Saguenay is a realistic day trip from Québec: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
| Québec | Saguenay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 531,902 | 148,886 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Saguenay
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque de Saguenay | 331,572 | 2022 |
The busiest is Bibliothèque de Saguenay at 331,572 visitors in 2022. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Saguenay
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Staying in Saguenay
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Common questions
How far is Saguenay from Québec?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north of Québec; by road roughly 218 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Québec to Saguenay by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Québec and Saguenay?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.