Route from Eagle Harbour to Foremost

Distance from Eagle Harbour to Foremost

The straight-line distance between Eagle Harbour and Foremost is 854.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 966 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 44 min.

Trip cost and route type: Eagle Harbour – Foremost

Driving directions from Eagle Harbour to Foremost

The map shows the locations of Eagle Harbour (A) and Foremost (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 Eagle Harbour to Foremost

Real distance: 1,279.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 17 h 47 min

1. • Drive south on Marine Drive. 1.5 km
2. ← Turn left onto The Dale. 210 m
3. → Turn right onto Keith Road. 337 m
4. ← Turn left onto Headland Drive. 240 m
5. → Turn right onto Meadfeild Road. 74 m
6. ← Turn left onto Headland Drive. 1.0 km
7. → Turn right to take the 1 East ramp toward Vancouver. 6.7 km
8. • Keep left to stay on TCH 1. 165.4 km
9. • Keep right to stay on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway toward Princeton/Osoyoos/Penticton. 192.8 km
10. ← Turn left toward 3 East/Osoyoos/Penticton. 431 m
11. • Take the exit toward Cawston/Nighthawk USA/Osoyoos. 47.2 km
12. → Turn right onto CN 3/Main Street. Continue on CN 3. 245.9 km
13. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 90.2 km
14. • Take the exit toward Creston/Cranbrook. 225 m
15. • Bear right onto CN 3/Northwest Boulevard. Continue on CN 3. 39.8 km
16. ← Turn left onto CN 3/BC 95/Crowsnest Highway. 264.1 km
17. ↑ Keep straight to take 3. 60.4 km
18. • Keep left to stay on 3. 50.8 km
19. • Take the exit. 284 m
20. → Turn right onto 4/43 Street S. 3.4 km
21. ← Turn left onto 4/Red Coat Trail. 25.3 km
22. ← Turn left onto Red Coat Trail/61. 80.7 km
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Eagle Harbour – Foremost

Indicative estimates based on ~966 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 Eagle Harbour to Foremost

The straight-line distance between Eagle Harbour (British Columbia) and Foremost (Alberta) is about 854.8 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: Eagle Harbour – Foremost

The distance from Eagle Harbour to Foremost is estimated at 966 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 854.8 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects British Columbia to Alberta. 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 Eagle Harbour (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.3500° N, -123.2670° E. The destination is Foremost (Alberta), at 49.4789° N, -111.4400° E.

Practical tips for the Eagle Harbour – Foremost 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 Foremost in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Nelson (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 966 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 Eagle Harbour – Foremost route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Eagle Harbour → Nelson · Eagle Harbour → Bonnington · Eagle Harbour → Castlegar

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