Route from Central Saanich to Altona

Distance from Central Saanich to Altona

The straight-line distance between Central Saanich and Altona is 1882.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 2128 km, with an indicative drive time of 23 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Central Saanich – Altona

Driving directions from Central Saanich to Altona

The map shows the locations of Central Saanich (A) and Altona (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 Central Saanich to Altona

Real distance: 2,485.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 32 h 59 min

1. • Drive northeast. 64 m
2. • Bear right onto 17/Patricia Bay Highway. 20.4 km
3. • Take the exit. 125 m
4. ← Turn left. 31 m
5. • Bear right onto 1. 318 m
6. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 154 m
7. • Keep left at the fork. 15 m
8. • Keep right at the fork. 100 m
9. • Take the Berth 3 approach Ferry. 47.1 km
10. • Take the exit. 51 m
11. • Keep right to take BC 17 East. 7.7 km
12. • Keep left to take BC 17 East/Highway 17/South Fraser Perimeter Road. 5.7 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 13 onto 99 toward Surrey. 264 m
14. • Keep right to take 99 South toward Surrey. 4.4 km
15. • Take exit 20 toward Ladner Trunk Road/Surrey. 173 m
16. ← Turn left onto Ladner Trunk Road. 24.3 km
17. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
18. • Take the 10 exit toward Hope. 2.9 km
19. • Bear right onto 10/72 Avenue. 302 m
20. ↑ Stay straight to take the 1 East ramp toward Hope. 110.3 km
21. • Keep left to take Coquihalla Highway toward Merritt/Kelowna/Kamloops. 192.8 km
22. • Keep left toward Thru Traffic. 4.0 km
23. • Keep left to stay on TCH 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 26.0 km
24. • Keep left to stay on Trans-Canada Highway. 530.9 km
25. • Take exit 131 onto North Morley Road. 531 m
26. ← Turn left onto Mînî Thnî Road/133X. 3.9 km
27. → Turn right onto Highway 1A/1A. Continue on 1A. 27.9 km
28. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 1A/1A. 425 m
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 72 m
30. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 22. 67.1 km
31. → Turn right onto Highway 27/27. 86.0 km
32. → Turn right onto Range Road 235/21/27. 16.2 km
33. ← Turn left onto Township Road 312/27. 376.0 km
34. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
35. ← Turn left onto 15. 66.8 km
36. → Turn right onto Saskatchewan Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 143.1 km
37. → Turn right onto Highway 15/15/20. 9.7 km
38. ← Turn left to stay on Highway 15/15. 32.6 km
39. → Turn right onto CanAm Highway/6/15. 2.6 km
40. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 82.7 km
41. ← Turn left onto 1 Avenue Northeast/15. Continue on 15. 54.3 km
42. → Turn right onto Dielschneider Road/15/TCT. Continue on 15. 57.8 km
43. → Turn right onto 16/Yellowhead Route/Route Yellowhead. 183.3 km
44. • Take the 16 East exit toward Winnipeg. 6.2 km
45. ← Turn left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. Continue on PTH 16. 115.6 km
46. ← Turn left onto PTH 1 East/Trans-Canada Highway/Yellowhead Highway/Trans-Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne/Trans-Canada Highway. Continue on PTH 1 East/Trans-Canada Highway/Trans-Canada Highway. 35.3 km
47. → Turn right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 13/PTH 13. Continue on PTH 13. 50.3 km
48. • Bear right onto Main Street South/PTH 3. Continue on PTH 3. 14.8 km
49. ← Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 23/route provinciale à grande circulation 23/PTH 23. 5.9 km
50. → Turn right onto Provincial Road 428/route provinciale secondaire 428/PR 428. Continue on PR 428. 18.3 km
51. ← Turn left onto Highway 14/PTH 14. Continue on PTH 14. 28.2 km
52. → Turn right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 30/PTH 30. 6.8 km
53. → Turn right onto Centre Avenue East/PR 201. Continue on PR 201. 1.0 km
54. → Turn right onto Second Street Northwest. 106 m
55. ← Turn left onto Second Avenue Northwest. 57 m
56. Show all 55 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Central Saanich – Altona

Indicative estimates based on ~2128 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 Central Saanich to Altona

The straight-line distance between Central Saanich (British Columbia) and Altona (Manitoba) is about 1882.9 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: Central Saanich – Altona

Planning a trip from Central Saanich to Altona means budgeting around 2128 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 23 h 38 min by car. The route connects British Columbia to Manitoba and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Central Saanich (British Columbia) — coordinates 48.5142° N, -123.3840° E. The destination is Altona (Manitoba), at 49.1044° N, -97.5625° E.

Practical tips for the Central Saanich – Altona drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in British Columbia — a province mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline — and reaches Altona in Manitoba, prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers. The route also passes near Foremost (Alberta).

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 2128 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 Central Saanich – Altona route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Central Saanich → Foremost · Central Saanich → Coutts · Central Saanich → Milk River

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