Driving route · Canada

Route from Hanover to Nightingale

Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Hanover to Nightingale — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.

This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Hanover (Manitoba) and Nightingale (Alberta). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.

Distance from Hanover to Nightingale

The straight-line distance between Hanover and Nightingale is 1183.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1337 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 52 min.

Straight-line distance 1183.6 km
Estimated road distance ~1337 km
Indicative drive time 14 h 52 min
Note: values are approximate estimates. Road distance is calculated by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). Drive time assumes ~90 km/h average. Real traffic, tolls, and conditions can vary significantly. Use the live planner for current data.

Trip cost and route type: Hanover – Nightingale

Route type Long

Long route (over 300 km) — plan a break roughly every 2 hours and check highway traffic and weather.

Indicative fuel cost $150–$203

Estimate: ~1337 km, 8 L/100 km, $1.65/L. ±15%. Excludes tolls.

Driving directions from Hanover to Nightingale

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

Avoid:

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Hanover to Nightingale

Real distance: 1,364.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 43 min

🗓 Calculated on June 3, 2026
  1. Drive north on Road 27 E. 33 m
  2. Turn left onto Road 30 N. 1.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Provincial Road 216/PR 216. Continue on PR 216. 9.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 52/PTH 52/PR 216. Continue on Provincial Trunk Highway 52/PTH 52. 7.9 km
  5. Bear right onto PTH 59. 32.8 km
  6. Take the Perimeter Highway exit. 33.6 km
  7. Take exit 42B onto PTH 1 West toward Brandon. 548.7 km
  8. Keep left to take 1/Regina Bypass. 24.3 km
  9. Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway toward Moose Jaw. 685.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Range Road 242/21. 13.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Township Road 254/564. 4.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Range Road 245. 780 m

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

Estimate trip cost: Hanover – Nightingale

Litres estimated
Fuel cost
Toll estimate
Total estimate
Range ±15%

Indicative estimates based on ~1337 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

Origin

Hanover

Manitoba · 49.44330, -96.84920

Hanover sits in southern Manitoba southeast of Winnipeg and occupies a position within the province's agricultural plain. As a small city of about 15,700 people, it appears on regional maps as a local concentration of…

Destination

Nightingale

Alberta · 51.16020, -113.33300

Nightingale is a very small rural community in Alberta, positioned at latitude 51.1602, longitude -113.333 in the America/Edmonton time zone. With a population of about 37, it lies outside any large metropolitan area…

How to drive from Hanover to Nightingale

The straight-line distance between Hanover (Manitoba) and Nightingale (Alberta) is about 1183.6 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: Hanover – Nightingale

The journey from Hanover to Nightingale covers roughly 1337 km on the road, equal to 1183.6 km straight line. The trip connects Manitoba to Alberta and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Hanover (Manitoba) — coordinates 49.4433° N, -96.8492° E. The destination is Nightingale (Alberta), at 51.1602° N, -113.3330° E.

Practical tips for the Hanover – Nightingale drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Nightingale in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Pense (Saskatchewan).

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 1337 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.

Explore Nightingale

Full information about Nightingale: interactive map, GPS coordinates, elevation, nearby cities, and routes to and from Nightingale.

Nightingale profile →

Explore Hanover

Full information about Hanover: map, GPS coordinates, and all routes from Hanover to other Canadian cities.

Hanover profile →

Related tools

Cities along the Hanover – Nightingale route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Hanover → Pense · Hanover → Rouleau · Hanover → Briercrest

Related routes

From Hanover to other cities:

To Nightingale from other cities:

From Nightingale to intermediate cities:

All info about Hanover →  ·  All info about Nightingale →

Popular routes from Manitoba

Most-searched routes from Manitoba, ranked by popularity.

All cities of Manitoba →

Frequently asked questions: Hanover – Nightingale

What is the straight-line distance between Hanover and Nightingale?

The straight-line distance between Hanover and Nightingale is about 1183.6 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.

What is the estimated road distance from Hanover to Nightingale?

The estimated road distance from Hanover to Nightingale is about 1337 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Nightingale?

Indicative drive time from Hanover to Nightingale is about 14 h 52 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.

How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Hanover to Nightingale?

Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.

Does the Hanover–Nightingale route involve highway tolls?

CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.

How does traffic affect the route from Hanover to Nightingale?

Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.

Is there an alternative route from Hanover to Nightingale?

A common alternative is going via Pense or Rouleau. Use the live planner to compare routes.

Can I open the Hanover–Nightingale route in Google Maps?

Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Hanover as origin and Nightingale as destination.