Route from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie — 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 McCreary (Manitoba) and Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie
The straight-line distance between McCreary and Sault Ste. Marie is 1204 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1361 km, with an indicative drive time of 15 h 7 min.
Trip cost and route type: McCreary – Sault Ste. Marie
Driving directions from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie
The map shows the locations of McCreary (A) and Sault Ste. Marie (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 McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie
Real distance: 1,638.0 km · Estimated time: 20 h 11 min
- Drive south on Provincial Trunk Highway 5/PTH 5. 58.7 km
- Turn left onto PTH 16/PTH 5/Main Street. Continue on PTH 16. 87.5 km
- Turn left onto PTH 1 East/Trans-Canada Highway/Yellowhead Highway/Trans-Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne/Trans-Canada Highway. Continue on PTH 1 East. 85.4 km
- Take exit 318A onto PTH 100 East/Perimeter Highway toward Kenora. 39.3 km
- Take exit 1B onto 1 East toward Kenora. 640.8 km
- Turn left onto Highway 102/102. Continue on 102. 32.9 km
- Turn left onto 11/17/Thunder Bay Expressway. 683.9 km
- Turn right onto Fifth Line East. 1.5 km
- Turn left onto Old Goulais Bay Road. 1.6 km
- Turn right onto Fourth Line East. 790 m
- Turn left onto Peoples Road. 3.4 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: McCreary – Sault Ste. Marie
Indicative estimates based on ~1361 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 McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie
The straight-line distance between McCreary (Manitoba) and Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) is about 1204 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: McCreary – Sault Ste. Marie
Planning a trip from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie means budgeting around 1361 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 15 h 7 min by car. The route connects Manitoba to Ontario and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.
The trip starts at McCreary (Manitoba) — coordinates 50.7494° N, -99.4850° E. The destination is Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario), at 46.5333° N, -84.3500° E.
Practical tips for the McCreary – Sault Ste. Marie drive
Terrain along the way
The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Fort Frances (Ontario).
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 1361 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 McCreary – Sault Ste. Marie route
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Routes with intermediate stops: McCreary → Fort Frances
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Frequently asked questions: McCreary – Sault Ste. Marie
What is the straight-line distance between McCreary and Sault Ste. Marie?
The straight-line distance between McCreary and Sault Ste. Marie is about 1204 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie?
The estimated road distance from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie is about 1361 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 McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie?
Indicative drive time from McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie is about 15 h 7 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 McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie?
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 McCreary–Sault Ste. Marie 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 McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie?
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 McCreary to Sault Ste. Marie?
A common alternative is going via Fort Frances. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the McCreary–Sault Ste. Marie 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 McCreary as origin and Sault Ste. Marie as destination.