Route from Pitt Meadows to Coutts

Distance from Pitt Meadows to Coutts

The straight-line distance between Pitt Meadows and Coutts is 780.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 882 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 48 min.

Trip cost and route type: Pitt Meadows – Coutts

Driving directions from Pitt Meadows to Coutts

The map shows the locations of Pitt Meadows (A) and Coutts (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Pitt Meadows to Coutts

Real distance: 1,226.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 32 min

1. • Drive south. 284 m
2. → Turn right onto BC 7 West/Lougheed Highway. 671 m
3. • Make a left U-turn at Harris Road onto BC 7 East/Lougheed Highway. 1.4 km
4. → Take the ramp toward 1/Langley/Surrey. 1.8 km
5. • Keep left to stay on Golden Ears Way. 2.8 km
6. • Keep right to take 1 East toward Langley/Hope. 2.6 km
7. ← Turn left onto 88 Avenue West. 370 m
8. ↑ Stay straight to take the 1 East ramp. 117.6 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. 430 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. 224 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. 100.2 km
22. • Take exit 397 toward Sweergrass/Rest Area. 366 m
23. → Turn right onto 3rd Avenue/MT 214. 1.3 km
24. → Turn right onto Border Road. 552 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Pitt Meadows – Coutts

Indicative estimates based on ~882 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 Pitt Meadows to Coutts

The straight-line distance between Pitt Meadows (British Columbia) and Coutts (Alberta) is about 780.9 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: Pitt Meadows – Coutts

The trip from Pitt Meadows to Coutts covers about 882 km on the road (780.9 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects British Columbia to Alberta and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Pitt Meadows (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.2333° N, -122.6830° E. The destination is Coutts (Alberta), at 49.0000° N, -111.9500° E.

Practical tips for the Pitt Meadows – Coutts 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 Coutts in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Salmo (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 882 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.

Related tools

Cities along the Pitt Meadows – Coutts route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Pitt Meadows → Salmo · Pitt Meadows → Fruitvale · Pitt Meadows → Montrose

Related routes

From Pitt Meadows to other cities:

To Coutts from other cities:

From Coutts to intermediate cities:

All info about Pitt Meadows →  ·  All info about Coutts →

Similar-distance routes from Pitt Meadows

Other routes from Pitt Meadows with comparable distance (469–1093 km straight line).

Popular routes from British Columbia

Most-searched routes from British Columbia, ranked by popularity.

All cities of British Columbia →

Frequently asked questions: Pitt Meadows – Coutts