Route from Taber to Surrey

Distance from Taber to Surrey

The straight-line distance between Taber and Surrey is 774.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 876 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 44 min.

Trip cost and route type: Taber – Surrey

Driving directions from Taber to Surrey

The map shows the locations of Taber (A) and Surrey (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 Taber to Surrey

Real distance: 1,172.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 35 min

1. • Drive south. 69 m
2. ← Turn left onto 48 Avenue. 87 m
3. → Turn right onto 50 Street. 246 m
4. → Turn right onto 3/36/46 Avenue. 69.9 km
5. • Keep left to stay on 3 toward Fort Macleod/Crowsnest Pass/Calgary. 88.0 km
6. ↑ Keep straight to take Crowsnest Highway. 264.3 km
7. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 39.9 km
8. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 80.1 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. 317.9 km
15. • Take exit 50 toward 160 Street. 465 m
16. • Keep left toward 104 Avenue West/160 Street. 490 m
17. • Keep right toward 104 Avenue West. 5.7 km
18. ← Turn left onto University Drive. 174 m
19. ← Turn left onto Central Avenue. 66 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Taber – Surrey

Indicative estimates based on ~876 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 Taber to Surrey

The straight-line distance between Taber (Alberta) and Surrey (British Columbia) is about 774.9 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: Taber – Surrey

The route connects Alberta to British Columbia: from Taber to Surrey you cover roughly 876 km on the road (geometric distance 774.9 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Taber (Alberta) — coordinates 49.7847° N, -112.1510° E. The destination is Surrey (British Columbia), at 49.1900° N, -122.8490° E.

Practical tips for the Taber – Surrey 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 Surrey in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Bonnington (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 876 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 Taber – Surrey route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Taber → Bonnington · Taber → Nelson · Taber → Castlegar

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