Driving from Québec to St. John's
St. John's lies 1,398 km (868 mi) east of Québec, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Québec | St. John's | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 531,902 | 110,525 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) |
Clocks in St. John's are 1 h 30 min ahead of Québec right now, so a 18 h 57 min journey lands 20 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is St. John's from Québec?
1,398 km (868 mi) in a straight line, east of Québec; by road roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi).
How long does it take to get from Québec to St. John's by car?
About 18 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Québec and St. John's?
St. John's is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (America/St_Johns against America/Toronto).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.