Route from Central Saanich to Emerson

Distance from Central Saanich to Emerson

The straight-line distance between Central Saanich and Emerson is 1908.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 2157 km, with an indicative drive time of 23 h 58 min.

Trip cost and route type: Central Saanich – Emerson

Driving directions from Central Saanich to Emerson

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

Real distance: 2,515.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 33 h 19 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. 44.8 km
52. → Turn right toward PTH 75 South/Emerson. 20.9 km
53. ← Turn left onto King Street/PR 200/PR 243. 310 m
54. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street West. 73 m
55. → Turn right onto Merrick Avenue. 348 m
56. ← Turn left onto Manchester Avenue. 238 m
57. Show all 56 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Central Saanich – Emerson

Indicative estimates based on ~2157 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 Emerson

The straight-line distance between Central Saanich (British Columbia) and Emerson (Manitoba) is about 1908.8 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: Central Saanich – Emerson

The distance from Central Saanich to Emerson is estimated at 2157 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1908.8 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects British Columbia to Manitoba. 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 Central Saanich (British Columbia) — coordinates 48.5142° N, -123.3840° E. The destination is Emerson (Manitoba), at 49.0079° N, -97.2234° E.

Practical tips for the Central Saanich – Emerson 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 Emerson 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 2157 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 – Emerson route

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