Route from Burdett to Extension

Distance from Burdett to Extension

The straight-line distance between Burdett and Extension is 901.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1018 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Burdett – Extension

Driving directions from Burdett to Extension

The map shows the locations of Burdett (A) and Extension (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Burdett to Extension

Real distance: 1,330.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 19 h 45 min

1. • Drive south on Main Street. 336 m
2. → Turn right onto 3/Crowsnest Highway. 115.6 km
3. • Keep left to stay on 3 toward Fort Macleod/Crowsnest Pass/Calgary. 88.0 km
4. ↑ Keep straight to take Crowsnest Highway. 264.3 km
5. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 39.9 km
6. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 80.1 km
7. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
8. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
9. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3. 245.8 km
10. ← Turn left toward 3 West/Penticton/Vancouver. 47.2 km
11. ← Turn left toward Princeton. 489 m
12. → Turn right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway/7th Avenue. 303.3 km
13. • Take exit 66 onto 10 West toward 232 St. 383 m
14. • Keep right to take 10 toward 232 Street/Langley. 195 m
15. • Keep left toward 232 Street North/72nd Avenue East. 40 m
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 232 Street South/Hope. 3.3 km
17. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
18. • Take the 10 exit. 23.8 km
19. → Take the 99 North ramp toward Ferries/Vancouver. 4.3 km
20. • Keep right to take exit 26 onto 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 657 m
21. • Keep right to take 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 14.0 km
22. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 578 m
23. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 149 m
24. • Take the Duke Point ↔ Tsawwassen/30 Ferry. 66.6 km
25. • Drive south on 19. 8.2 km
26. • Keep right to take 19 toward Nanaimo/Campbell River. 1.8 km
27. • Keep left to take exit 9 to stay on 1 toward BC Ferries/Departure Bay. 1.0 km
28. ← Turn left onto Cranberry Avenue. 3.6 km
29. • Bear right onto Extension Road. 1.4 km
30. Show all 29 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Burdett – Extension

Indicative estimates based on ~1018 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Burdett to Extension

The straight-line distance between Burdett (Alberta) and Extension (British Columbia) is about 901.2 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Burdett – Extension

The route connects Alberta to British Columbia: from Burdett to Extension you cover roughly 1018 km on the road (geometric distance 901.2 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Burdett (Alberta) — coordinates 49.8317° N, -111.5210° E. The destination is Extension (British Columbia), at 49.1008° N, -123.9550° E.

Practical tips for the Burdett – Extension drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Alberta — a province prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west — and reaches Extension in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Castlegar (British Columbia).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 1018 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Burdett – Extension route

These cities are near the direct route between Burdett and Extension. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Burdett → Castlegar · Burdett → Bonnington · Burdett → Kinnaird

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