Route from Hinton to Pitt Meadows

Distance from Hinton to Pitt Meadows

The straight-line distance between Hinton and Pitt Meadows is 584.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 661 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 21 min.

Trip cost and route type: Hinton – Pitt Meadows

Driving directions from Hinton to Pitt Meadows

The map shows the locations of Hinton (A) and Pitt Meadows (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 Hinton to Pitt Meadows

Real distance: 845.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 24 min

1. • Drive northwest. 79 m
2. ← Turn left onto Switzer Drive. 2.7 km
3. ← Turn left onto 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 26.5 km
4. • Keep right to stay on 16/Route Yellowhead 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. 315.0 km
9. • Take exit 58 toward 200 Street/Langley/Golden Ears Bridge. 405 m
10. • Keep right to take 200 Street toward 200 Street North. 1.9 km
11. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp toward 7/Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. 5.0 km
12. • Take the 7 West exit on the left toward Pitt Meadows. 1.2 km
13. → Turn right. 173 m
14. Show all 13 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Hinton – Pitt Meadows

Indicative estimates based on ~661 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 Hinton to Pitt Meadows

The straight-line distance between Hinton (Alberta) and Pitt Meadows (British Columbia) is about 584.8 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: Hinton – Pitt Meadows

Driving directions from Hinton to Pitt Meadows: estimated road distance 661 km, indicative time about 7 h 21 min by car. The route connects Alberta to British Columbia — 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 with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Hinton (Alberta) — coordinates 53.4114° N, -117.5640° E. The destination is Pitt Meadows (British Columbia), at 49.2333° N, -122.6830° E.

Practical tips for the Hinton – Pitt Meadows 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 Pitt Meadows 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 661 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 Hinton – Pitt Meadows route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Hinton → Barrière · Hinton → Chase · Hinton → North Kamloops

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