Route from Edson to Port Alberni

Distance from Edson to Port Alberni

The straight-line distance between Edson and Port Alberni is 754.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 853 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 29 min.

Trip cost and route type: Edson – Port Alberni

Driving directions from Edson to Port Alberni

The map shows the locations of Edson (A) and Port Alberni (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 Edson to Port Alberni

Real distance: 1,130.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 27 min

1. • Drive northeast on 3 Avenue. 15 m
2. ← Turn left onto 51 Street. 110 m
3. ← Turn left onto 16/4 Avenue. Continue on 16. 112.0 km
4. • Keep right toward Through traffic/Automobilistes de Transit. 153.2 km
5. • Keep left to take YH 5 toward Valemount/Kamloops. 214.9 km
6. ↺ Enter Yellowhead 5 Highway Sud and take the 2nd exit onto YH 5/Highway 5. 40 m
7. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto YH 5/Highway 5. Continue on YH 5. 122.9 km
8. • Keep left to take 1 West/5 South toward Cache Creek/Vancouver. 308.1 km
9. • Take exit 66 onto 10 West toward 232 St. 383 m
10. • Keep right to take 10 toward 232 Street/Langley. 195 m
11. • Keep left toward 232 Street North/72nd Avenue East. 40 m
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 232 Street South/Hope. 3.3 km
13. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
14. • Take the 10 exit. 23.8 km
15. → Take the 99 North ramp toward Ferries/Vancouver. 4.3 km
16. • Keep right to take exit 26 onto 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 657 m
17. • Keep right to take 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 14.0 km
18. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 578 m
19. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 149 m
20. • Take the Duke Point ↔ Tsawwassen/30 Ferry. 66.6 km
21. • Drive south on 19. 8.2 km
22. • Keep right to take 19 toward Nanaimo/Campbell River. 1.8 km
23. • Keep right to stay on 19 toward Parksville/Campbell River. 49.8 km
24. • Take exit 60 onto 4 toward Port Alberni. 464 m
25. • Keep left to take 4 West toward Port Alberni. 1.0 km
26. • Bear right onto Highway 4/4. Continue on 4. 33.7 km
27. • Bear left onto Redford Street. 3.9 km
28. ← Turn left onto 10th Avenue. 1.2 km
29. → Turn right onto Argyle Street. 401 m
30. ← Turn left onto 5th Avenue. 84 m
31. Show all 30 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Edson – Port Alberni

Indicative estimates based on ~853 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 Edson to Port Alberni

The straight-line distance between Edson (Alberta) and Port Alberni (British Columbia) is about 754.7 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: Edson – Port Alberni

The distance from Edson to Port Alberni is estimated at 853 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 754.7 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Alberta to British Columbia. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Edson (Alberta) — coordinates 53.5817° N, -116.4340° E. The destination is Port Alberni (British Columbia), at 49.2339° N, -124.8050° E.

Practical tips for the Edson – Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Barrière (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 853 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 Edson – Port Alberni route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Edson → Barrière · Edson → North Kamloops · Edson → Kamloops

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