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Arriving at Deer Lake (YDF)

Driving from Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF)

58 drives measured from the Deer Lake airport, nearest first. Each route page shows when it was measured.

No car? Outside town there is usually no other way to these places. What you can walk to, and the taxis and buses at the terminal →

Staying in Deer Lake? Guides with places measured from here: National park campgrounds · Easier access, Gros Morne · Provincial parks · Flying in small · UNESCO sites · Baie Verte Peninsula · When the boat doesn't sail · Icebergs near Gander.

Renting? Book the car when you book the flight. Cars book up fast in summer, says the province's tourism desk; in June 2026 BNN Bloomberg reported St. John's airport agencies booked for nearly the whole summer.

Rental counters at Deer Lake, with numbers →

Using a wheelchair? Easier access in Gros Morne, in Parks Canada's words →

When to come? Best months for icebergs, whales, puffins and warm weather →

Here in winter? November to April ▾

Marble Mountain declares its own season, lifts and hours: the hill's own page →

In Gros Morne National Park, up the road, in Parks Canada's words:

Winter in Gros Morne (Parks Canada) → Snow months and daylight →

Quoted from Parks Canada's pages, read October 8, 2026.

If you have one day

Picked by us, first choice first. Distances are by road from the airport.

Staying in a town? Easy days out from Marble Mountain Base Lodge · Corner Brook · Woody Point · Rocky Harbour · Cow Head · another town →

The rim of Western Brook Pond gorge in Gros Morne National Park — sheer rock walls dropping to dark water far below, the fjord running inland between the plateaus.FreeDoum · CC BY-SA 4.0

If you only do one

Gros Morne (Rocky Harbour) 72 km

Western Brook Pond's fjord and the park's main town.

The flat-topped orange rock of the Tablelands rising behind Bonne Bay, with Woody Point's waterfront at its foot.Adavyd · CC BY-SA 4.0

Woody Point 67 km

The Tablelands: walk on the Earth's mantle in an afternoon.

Aerial of Corner Brook in autumn colour along the Humber Arm shore, hills behind, blue sky with cloud.ParsonsPhotographyNL · CC BY-SA 4.0

Corner Brook 57 km

The west coast's city on the Humber Arm, with Captain Cook's lookout.

Walks from Deer Lake

Every trail, with climbs and maps →

Heading to Fogo Island? Gander airport is 256 km closer. See Gander → or compare them all

Every drive from Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF). Tap a pin for its route.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Tiles by OpenFreeMap. Route line computed with OSRM.
  1. Aerial of Steady Brook and the Humber River in green summer, the Trans-Canada and the wooded valley sides - the base-lodge village.

    Marble Mountain47 km

    You land at Deer Lake and Marble Mountain is 47 km southwest on the Trans-Canada down the Humber Valley to the base lodge at Steady Brook.

  2. Aerial of Corner Brook in autumn colour along the Humber Arm shore, hills behind, blue sky with cloud.

    Corner Brook57 km

    You land at Deer Lake and Corner Brook is 57 km southwest, down the Humber Valley to the west coast's city and Captain Cook's lookout.

  3. The flat-topped orange rock of the Tablelands rising behind Bonne Bay, with Woody Point's waterfront at its foot.

    Woody Point67 km

    The south arm of Gros Morne: 67.2 km from Deer Lake, on a different turn from Rocky Harbour and no closer to it.

  4. The rim of Western Brook Pond gorge in Gros Morne National Park — sheer rock walls dropping to dark water far below, the fjord running inland between the plateaus.

    Gros Morne (Rocky Harbour)72 km

    You land at Deer Lake and Gros Morne is 72 km north. The drive to Rocky Harbour runs on the Trans-Canada and Route 430.

  5. Boulder shore at low tide with Cow Head's houses and the Long Range Mountains on the horizon, bright day.

    Cow Head119 km

    Deer Lake airport to Cow Head is 119 km north, up Route 430 through Gros Morne to the park's quieter northern shore and Shallow Bay's sand.

  6. Map of the drive to King's Pointroute map

    King's Point133 km

    132.7 km from Deer Lake, only a little nearer than Gander. The coast's best-known trail is here.

  7. Houses stepping down a hillside road to the sea on the Baie Verte Peninsula, open water and distant headlands beyond.

    Baie Verte159 km

    Baie Verte is 159 km from Deer Lake on the Trans-Canada and Route 410, and closer from Deer Lake than from Gander.

  8. Map of the drive to Pilley's Island ferry terminalroute map

    Long Island171 km + ferry

    171 km from Deer Lake to the Pilley's Island wharf, then a short crossing to Long Island on a sixteen-car boat.

  9. Map of the drive to Tritonroute map

    Triton175 km

    Deer Lake airport to Triton is 175 km northeast on the Trans-Canada and Route 380, island-hopping by causeway into the middle of Green Bay.

  10. Limestone cliffs, a pebble cove and clear green water at Cape St. George, coastline running off behind.

    Cape St. George188 km

    You land at Deer Lake and Cape St. George is 188 km southwest, through Stephenville to the island's French Shore, where Newfoundland speaks French and the cliffs face Quebec.

  11. La Scie around its harbour at the top of the Baie Verte Peninsula — church, houses and fish flakes reflected in still water.

    La Scie208 km

    The province's northernmost named iceberg viewing spot on this coast: 208 km from Deer Lake, and further from Gander.

  12. Aerial of downtown Grand Falls-Windsor with the Exploits River valley behind, overcast-bright.

    Grand Falls-Windsor213 km

    212.8 km east on the Trans-Canada (Route 1). Gander is far closer for this town.

  13. Limestone shore and tidal pools on Ingornachoix Bay at Port au Choix, bright blue-sky day.

    Port au Choix236 km

    You land at Deer Lake and Port au Choix is 236 km north, up the Viking Trail to six thousand years of archaeology on one limestone point — with The Arches' sea-carved rock on the way.

  14. The Catalina flying boat on display on Botwood's waterfront, Killick Island and the bay behind, clear day.

    Botwood244 km

    Botwood sits across the island from Deer Lake, 244 km east on the Trans-Canada, then Route 350 north. From Gander it is far closer.

  15. Map of the drive to Codroy Valleyroute map

    Codroy Valley245 km

    Codroy Valley is 245.2 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 406 and 407.

  16. Aerial of Burgeo spread across its rocky islands and causeways, deep blue water, bright day.

    Burgeo266 km + ferry

    Deer Lake airport to Burgeo is 266 km south, most of it Route 480 through empty country, ending at the Sandbanks' long beaches.

  17. Colourful dories and wharf in Channel-Port aux Basques harbour.

    Port aux Basques271 km + ferry

    You land at Deer Lake and Port aux Basques is 271 km southwest, down the whole west coast — the Codroy Valley's bird wetlands, Wreckhouse's famous wind, and the island's year-round ferry terminal at the end.

  18. Aerial over Lewisporte's marina and breakwater with the town and Bay of Exploits behind, blue sky.

    Lewisporte276 km

    Lewisporte sits across the island from Deer Lake: 276 km east on the Trans-Canada, then Routes 340 and 341 north. Gander is far closer.

  19. View from the Leading Tickles lookout over islands and open water, clear blue sky, light snow.

    Leading Tickles299 km

    Leading Tickles is 298.5 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 350.

  20. Aerial of St. Barbe with the Labrador ferry loading at the terminal wharf.

    St. Barbe ferry299 km + ferry

    Deer Lake to the St. Barbe slip is 299 km up Route 430: the drive to the ferry for Labrador.

  21. Map of the drive to Comfort Cove-Newsteadroute map

    Comfort Cove-Newstead303 km

    Comfort Cove-Newstead is 303.3 km from Deer Lake: the Trans-Canada east across the island, then Routes 340 and 343. Gander is far closer.

  22. Map of the drive to Ganderroute map

    Gander305 km

    Gander is 304.8 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Route 1. Gander airport is closer.

  23. Saltbox houses and fishing stages scattered over green headlands on Change Islands, with the tickle winding between them.

    Change Islands343 km + ferry

    Same drive as the Fogo run, 342 km from Deer Lake airport to the Farewell ferry, but you get off at the first stop instead of the second.

  24. Two icebergs standing offshore near Fogo Island, seen across a low rocky headland.

    Fogo Island343 km + ferry

    Farewell ferry terminal is 342.5 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 340, 331 and 335.

  25. Map of the drive to Roddicktonroute map

    Roddickton352 km

    Deer Lake to Roddickton: 351 km by Routes 430, 432 and 433 into Canada Bay — one of the longest drives from Deer Lake.

  26. Twillingate's main harbour from the air - wharves, fishing boats and painted houses along the shore, the archipelago's islands behind.

    Twillingate360 km

    Twillingate is across the island from Deer Lake: 360 km east on the Trans-Canada, then Route 340 north. Gander airport is far closer.

  27. St. Alban's in winter, the white church of St. Ignatius Parish above the houses, a dark wooded hill behind.

    St. Alban's368 km

    St. Alban's is 368.3 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 360 and 361.

  28. Map of the drive to Doverroute map

    Dover376 km

    Dover is 375.7 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 320.

  29. Looking over the boreal forest of Terra Nova National Park to one of its sheltered sounds reaching in from Bonavista Bay.

    Terra Nova381 km

    Terra Nova National Park Visitor Centre is 380.9 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Route 1.

  30. The sand at Lumsden on the Straight Shore — white beach running to the horizon under a big sky, one walker barefoot on it.

    Musgrave Harbour395 km

    Musgrave Harbour is 394.8 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 330.

  31. Looking west across the water toward St. Brendan's from Gooseberry Island — barrens, low spruce and the scattered houses of the settlement on the horizon.

    St. Brendan's397 km + ferry

    Burnside ferry terminal is 397.4 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 310.

  32. Salvage harbour in evening sun: church, red stages and houses across the water, longliner and lobster pots in foreground.

    Salvage400 km

    Salvage is 400.4 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 310.

  33. A wooden fishing boat hauled up in the snow at Hermitage on the south coast, the harbour and a wooded headland behind.

    Hermitage410 km + ferry

    Hermitage-Sandyville is 409.5 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 360 and 364.

  34. Harbour Breton waterfront and hillside houses reflected in the harbour, light snow, overcast.

    Harbour Breton414 km

    Harbour Breton is 413.6 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 360.

  35. Map of the drive to New-Wes-Valleyroute map

    New-Wes-Valley422 km

    New-Wes-Valley is 421.7 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 320.

  36. Lookout view over Greenspond's houses, rocky islands and open sea.

    Greenspond428 km

    Greenspond is 427.5 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 320.

  37. The recreated Norse sod longhouse behind a palisade, sea and coast behind, blue sky.

    L'Anse aux Meadows436 km

    You land at Deer Lake and L'Anse aux Meadows is 436 km north, up Routes 430 and 436: the full Viking Trail, past Gros Morne, to the Norse site at the island's tip.

  38. Clarenville's wooded hillside and houses seen from the water, sunny.

    Clarenville450 km

    Clarenville is 450.4 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Route 1.

  39. The blue chairlift terminal at White Hills Ski Resort, skiers queuing in the snow by the lodge.

    White Hills451 km

    White Hills Resort is 451.2 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Route 1.

  40. Two tall sea stacks standing off a cliff and a grey stone beach on the Skerwink Trail at Port Rexton, the far shore of Trinity Bay behind.

    Port Rexton502 km

    You land at Deer Lake and Port Rexton is 502 km by road via Routes 1 and 230: the town of the Skerwink Trail, on Trinity Bay.

  41. Aerial view of Trinity: coloured houses, the Anglican church, harbour and wharf, overcast summer.

    Trinity (Trinity Bay)504 km

    Trinity is 503.5 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 230 and 239.

  42. Wider view of the lighthouse up the gravel path with ocean and blue sky.

    Cape Bonavista551 km

    Cape Bonavista Lighthouse is 551 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 230, 238 and 235.

  43. Map of the drive to Clarke's Beachroute map

    Clarke's Beach583 km

    Clarke's Beach is 582.9 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 71 and 70. St. John's airport is closer.

  44. Hawthorne Cottage at Brigus, the white nineteenth-century house with its verandah, a National Historic Site in the village.

    Brigus583 km

    Brigus is 583 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 71, 70 and 60.

  45. St. Luke's Anglican Church at Placentia, white clapboard with a steeple, above the town and the harbour.

    Placentia593 km

    Placentia is 592.9 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 100.

  46. A still pond at Salmonier Nature Park ringed by spruce and low bog vegetation turning red and gold, with the park boardwalk along the far shore.

    Salmonier Nature Park595 km

    Salmonier Nature Park is 594.6 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 90.

  47. The Spirit of Harbour Grace, a DC-3 mounted beside the water in the town, with the SS Kyle aground across the harbour behind it.

    Harbour Grace601 km

    Harbour Grace is 601.2 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 71, 75 and 70.

  48. The Heart's Content Cable Station, a long white clapboard building on the shore where the first working transatlantic telegraph cable came ashore.

    Heart's Content612 km

    Heart's Content is 611.5 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 81 and 80.

  49. The East Coast Trail on the headland at Witless Bay, the path running along the cliff edge above the Atlantic.

    Witless Bay619 km

    Witless Bay is 619.4 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 13 and 10.

  50. A row of brightly painted wooden row houses in red, green, yellow and blue climbing a street in downtown St. John's.

    St. John's638 km

    St. John's is 637.8 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 2. St. John's airport is closer.

  51. Signal Hill from the air at dusk: Cabot Tower on the summit above the Narrows, the road winding up past the car park, and St. John's harbour and city behind.

    Signal Hill641 km

    Signal Hill (Cabot Tower) is 640.7 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 2.

  52. The Portugal Cove ferry terminal and the slipway across the tickle to Bell Island.

    Portugal Cove ferry terminal641 km + ferry

    Portugal Cove ferry terminal is 641.1 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 50 and 41.

  53. Cape Spear lighthouse, white with a red roof, standing on the bare headland above the Atlantic at the easternmost point of North America.

    Cape Spear649 km

    Cape Spear is 649.4 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 2, 10 and 11.

  54. The gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's: a headland and sea stack whitened with thousands of nesting birds, more of them in the air, the Atlantic beyond.

    Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve657 km

    Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve is 656.7 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1 and 100.

  55. The excavated stone foundations of the 17th-century Colony of Avalon at Ferryland, laid out along the harbour with the village behind.

    Ferryland660 km

    Ferryland is 659.8 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 13 and 10.

  56. Aerial of Fortune: town, harbour and the Saint-Pierre ferry at its wharf.

    Fortune682 km + ferry

    Fortune is 681.6 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 210 and 220.

  57. Trepassey harbour on the southern Avalon, houses scattered around the water under open barrens.

    Trepassey698 km

    Trepassey is 697.8 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 90 and 10.

  58. The Edge of Avalon Interpretive Centre at Portugal Cove South, the building visitors check in at before the guided walk to the Mistaken Point fossils.

    Mistaken Point709 km

    Mistaken Point Interpretation Centre is 709.2 km from Deer Lake airport by road, on Routes 1, 90 and 10.

Compare every destination from every airport and ferry on the full table → · Parking and arrivals are on the airport's own site →

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