If By Road...
From St. Barbe, NL to Labrador West
To get from the Island portion of the province, the traveler must go by ferry, the MV Apollo, owned by Woodward Group. The MV Apollo is a modern ferry which can accommodate 85 vehicles and 240 passengers. The vessel has comfortable seating, limited deck access, a cafeteria, and arcade.
Travel time from St. Barbe to Blanc Sablon take approximately 2 hours to make the 35 km (22 mile) crossing. On a clear day in spring you will have the opportunity to see icebergs as they make their way south through the Straits. Many whales and porpoises can be seen during crossings, so travelers should be on the look out.
For Rates, Reservations, and Schedules, Visit the Labrador Marine Website.
Boulevard Docteur-Camille-Marcoux
Blanc Sablon, Quebec - L'Anse-au-Clair, Newfoundland
Distance: 5.7 KM (3.5 Miles)
Travel Time: approximately 5 minutes
Speed Limit: 40 km/hr (25mph)
Surfaces: paved - winding
Blanc Sablon - Food, Gas, Hotel, Medical, Airport
L'Anse-au-Clair - Food, Gas, Hotel
Route 510 - Trans Labrador Highway
L'Anse-au-Clair - Forteau - L'Anse-au-Loup - West Saint Modeste - Pinware - Red Bay
Distance: 81 KM (50 Miles)
Travel Time: approximately 1 hour 5 minutes
Speed Limit: 70 km/hr (45mph)
Surfaces: paved - winding
Various Services Enroute - Food, Gas, Hotel, Medical, etc
Red Bay - Food, Gas, Hotel, Museum, etc
Route 510 - Trans Labrador Highway
Red Bay - Mary's Harbour - Port Hope Simpson
Distance: 137 KM (85 Miles)
Travel Time: approximately 2 hours
Speed Limit: 70 km/hr (45mph)
Surfaces: gravel (Class "A") - frequently graded
Red Bay/Mary's Harbour - Food, Gas, Hotel - NEXT SERVICES Port Hope Simpson
Port Hope Simpson - Food, Gas, Hotel
Route 510 - Trans Labrador Highway
Port Hope Simpson - Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Distance: 405 KM (252 Miles)
Travel Time: approximately 7 hours 45 minutes
Speed Limit: 70 km/hr (45 mph) on gravel
Surfaces: gravel (Class "A") - frequently graded
Port Hope Simpson - Food, Gas, and Hotel - NEXT SERVICES Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Services - Food, Gas, Hotel, Medical, Airport, etc.
Route 500 - Trans Labrador Highway
Happy Valley-Goose Bay - Churchill Falls - Labrador City/Wabush
Distance: 530 KM (330 Miles)
Travel Time: approximately 7 1/2 hours
Speed Limit: 80 km/hr (50mph) - 70 km/hr (45 mph) on gravel
Surfaces: Approximately 500 KM (310 miles) paved - 30 KM (19 miles) gravel
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Services - Food, Gas, Hotel, Medical, Airport, etc.
Churchill Falls Services - Food, Gas, Hotel, Medical
For Road Conditions Visit the NL Highway Driving Conditions Website
From Newfoundland by Road
