Route from Sylvan Lake to Tsawwassen

Distance from Sylvan Lake to Tsawwassen

The straight-line distance between Sylvan Lake and Tsawwassen is 730.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 825 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 10 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sylvan Lake – Tsawwassen

Driving directions from Sylvan Lake to Tsawwassen

The map shows the locations of Sylvan Lake (A) and Tsawwassen (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 Sylvan Lake to Tsawwassen

Real distance: 1,108.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 58 min

1. • Drive west on 50 Avenue. 107 m
2. • Make a sharp right onto 50 Street. 282 m
3. ← Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive. 10.9 km
4. → Turn right onto Highway 11/11/David Thompson Highway. Continue on 11. 227.5 km
5. ← Turn left onto Icefields Parkway/Promenade des Glaciers/93. 75.8 km
6. • Take the 1 exit. 144.6 km
7. • Keep left to take Trans-Canada Highway. 596.2 km
8. • Take exit 66 onto 10 West toward 232 St. 382 m
9. • Keep right to take 10 toward 232 Street/Langley. 194 m
10. • Keep left toward 232 Street North/72nd Avenue East. 40 m
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 232 Street South/Hope. 3.3 km
12. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
13. • Take the 10 exit. 10.1 km
14. ← Turn left onto 160 Street. 551 m
15. → Turn right onto Colebrook Road. 2.9 km
16. ← Turn left onto King George Boulevard Frontage West. 407 m
17. • Bear left toward Seattle/White Rock/Vancouver. 50 m
18. • Bear right onto King George Boulevard. 1.9 km
19. → Take the 99 North ramp toward Vancouver. 14.9 km
20. • Keep right to take exit 26 onto 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 657 m
21. • Keep right to take 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 11.0 km
22. → Turn right onto Tsawwassen Drive. 1.5 km
23. → Turn right. 45 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sylvan Lake – Tsawwassen

Indicative estimates based on ~825 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 Sylvan Lake to Tsawwassen

The straight-line distance between Sylvan Lake (Alberta) and Tsawwassen (British Columbia) is about 730.2 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: Sylvan Lake – Tsawwassen

The distance from Sylvan Lake to Tsawwassen is estimated at 825 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 730.2 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 Sylvan Lake (Alberta) — coordinates 52.3083° N, -114.0960° E. The destination is Tsawwassen (British Columbia), at 49.0436° N, -123.0990° E.

Practical tips for the Sylvan Lake – Tsawwassen 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 Tsawwassen in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Enderby (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 825 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 Sylvan Lake – Tsawwassen route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Sylvan Lake → Enderby · Sylvan Lake → Revelstoke · Sylvan Lake → Salmon Arm

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