Route from Coleman to Abbotsford

Distance from Coleman to Abbotsford

The straight-line distance between Coleman and Abbotsford is 569.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 644 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 9 min.

Trip cost and route type: Coleman – Abbotsford

Driving directions from Coleman to Abbotsford

The map shows the locations of Coleman (A) and Abbotsford (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 Coleman to Abbotsford

Real distance: 937.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 59 min

1. • Drive north on 79 Street. 35 m
2. ← Turn left onto 17 Avenue. 180 m
3. → Turn right onto 77 Street. 382 m
4. ← Turn left onto 3/20 Avenue. 228.4 km
5. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 33.2 km
6. ← Turn left onto Erickson Road. 4.3 km
7. → Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway/BC 21. 3.9 km
8. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 78.6 km
9. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
10. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
11. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3. 245.8 km
12. ← Turn left toward 3 West/Penticton/Vancouver. 47.2 km
13. ← Turn left toward Princeton. 489 m
14. → Turn right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway/7th Avenue. 279.0 km
15. • Take exit 90 onto McCallum Road toward McCallum Road/City Centre. 453 m
16. ↺ Enter McCallum Road Northern Roundabout and take the 1st exit toward McCallum Rd (NORTH). 465 m
17. ← Turn left onto Marshall Road. 824 m
18. → Turn right onto Ware Street. 1.3 km
19. ← Turn left onto South Fraser Way. 787 m
20. ← Turn left onto Gladwin Road. 88 m
21. → Turn right. 100 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Coleman – Abbotsford

Indicative estimates based on ~644 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 Coleman to Abbotsford

The straight-line distance between Coleman (Alberta) and Abbotsford (British Columbia) is about 569.8 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: Coleman – Abbotsford

The route from Coleman to Abbotsford connects Alberta to British Columbia. The straight-line distance is about 569.8 km, with an estimated road distance of 644 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Coleman (Alberta) — coordinates 49.6333° N, -114.5000° E. The destination is Abbotsford (British Columbia), at 49.0500° N, -122.3170° E.

Practical tips for the Coleman – Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Greenwood (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 644 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 Coleman – Abbotsford route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Coleman → Greenwood · Coleman → Grand Forks · Coleman → Castlegar

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