Route from Summerland to Edmonton

Distance from Summerland to Edmonton

The straight-line distance between Summerland and Edmonton is 611.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 691 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 41 min.

Trip cost and route type: Summerland – Edmonton

Driving directions from Summerland to Edmonton

The map shows the locations of Summerland (A) and Edmonton (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 Summerland to Edmonton

Real distance: 1,030.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 50 min

1. • Drive south. 57 m
2. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rosedale Avenue. 780 m
3. ← Turn left onto BC 97 North/Okanagan Highway. Continue on Okanagan Highway. 28.2 km
4. • Take the 97C East exit toward Merritt/Kamloops/Vancouver. 105.3 km
5. → Take the 5 North ramp toward Kamloops. 83.7 km
6. • Keep left toward Thru Traffic. 4.0 km
7. • Keep right to take YH 5 toward Sun Peaks/Jasper. 123.6 km
8. ↺ Enter Yellowhead 5 Highway Sud and take the 2nd exit onto YH 5/Highway 5. 35 m
9. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto YH 5/Highway 5. Continue on YH 5. 214.9 km
10. • Bear right onto YH 16/Yellowhead Highway. 457.7 km
11. • Take exit 384 onto 2 North toward 149 Street/142 Street/St. Albert Trail. 386 m
12. • Keep left to take Yellowhead Trail NW/2. 803 m
13. → Turn right onto 142 Street NW. 2.5 km
14. ← Turn left onto 111 Avenue NW. 904 m
15. → Turn right onto Groat Road NW. 2.4 km
16. • Take the East River Valley Road exit. 3.5 km
17. → Turn right onto 97 Avenue NW. 274 m
18. → Turn right onto 101 Street NW. 16 m
19. ← Turn left onto 97 Avenue NW. 171 m
20. ← Turn left onto 100 Street NW. 66 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Summerland – Edmonton

Indicative estimates based on ~691 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 Summerland to Edmonton

The straight-line distance between Summerland (British Columbia) and Edmonton (Alberta) is about 611.3 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: Summerland – Edmonton

From Summerland to Edmonton the estimated road distance is roughly 691 km (611.3 km straight line). The trip connects British Columbia to Alberta and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Summerland (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.6006° N, -119.6780° E. The destination is Edmonton (Alberta), at 53.5344° N, -113.4900° E.

Practical tips for the Summerland – Edmonton 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 Edmonton in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Lake Louise (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 691 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 Summerland – Edmonton route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Summerland → Lake Louise · Summerland → Golden

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