Route from Magrath to Hedley

Distance from Magrath to Hedley

The straight-line distance between Magrath and Hedley is 521.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 589 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 33 min.

Trip cost and route type: Magrath – Hedley

Driving directions from Magrath to Hedley

The map shows the locations of Magrath (A) and Hedley (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 Magrath to Hedley

Real distance: 867.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 4 min

1. • Drive west on 3 Avenue North. 42 m
2. → Turn right onto 1 Street West/62. 588 m
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 5/5. 40.7 km
4. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/2/5. Continue on 2/5. 642 m
5. • Bear right onto 1 Avenue West/5. 92.4 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Highway 3. 221 m
7. • Bear right to stay on Cowboy Trail/6. 2.7 km
8. ← Turn left toward Crowsnest Pass. 11.5 km
9. ↑ Keep straight to stay on Crowsnest Highway. 264.3 km
10. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 39.9 km
11. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 80.1 km
12. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
13. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
14. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3. 245.8 km
15. ← Turn left toward 3 West/Penticton/Vancouver. 47.2 km
16. ← Turn left toward Princeton. 490 m
17. → Turn right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway/7th Avenue. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 28.9 km
18. → Turn right onto Scott Avenue. 470 m
19. • Bear right onto Webster Street. 252 m
20. ← Turn left. 52 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Magrath – Hedley

Indicative estimates based on ~589 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 Magrath to Hedley

The straight-line distance between Magrath (Alberta) and Hedley (British Columbia) is about 521.2 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: Magrath – Hedley

Looking for directions from Magrath to Hedley? The estimated road distance is 589 km (521.2 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 6 h 33 min. 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. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Magrath (Alberta) — coordinates 49.4239° N, -112.8680° E. The destination is Hedley (British Columbia), at 49.3596° N, -120.0720° E.

Practical tips for the Magrath – Hedley 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 Hedley in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Creston (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 589 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 Magrath – Hedley route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Magrath → Creston · Magrath → Riondel · Magrath → Cranbrook

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