Route from Edmundston to Souris

Distance from Edmundston to Souris

The straight-line distance between Edmundston and Souris is 475.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 537 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 58 min.

Trip cost and route type: Edmundston – Souris

Driving directions from Edmundston to Souris

The map shows the locations of Edmundston (A) and Souris (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 Edmundston to Souris

Real distance: 682.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 20 min

1. • Drive southeast. 8 m
2. ← Turn left onto 44e Avenue/44th Avenue. 250 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Monseigneur-Numa-Pichette. 794 m
4. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Hébert/Hébert Boulevard/NB 120/Boulevard Hébert Boulevard. 54 m
5. → Turn right to take the NB 2 ramp. 261.6 km
6. • Keep right to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 186.4 km
7. • Take exit 467 B. 12.2 km
8. • Keep right to take NB 15/Route 15 toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 47.9 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 235 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 84.9 km
11. • Keep left to take 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 2.5 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 2.1 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. 40 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. Continue on Capital Drive. 1.7 km
15. ← Turn left onto University Avenue. 682 m
16. → Turn right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. Continue on 1/TCH. 3.3 km
17. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road. 766 m
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 53 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 453 m
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 573 m
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 46.5 km
22. ↺ Turn right onto Roundabout. 6 m
23. • Make a sharp left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 297 m
24. → Turn right toward 2/Souris. 28.2 km
25. ← Turn left onto Hebrew Avenue. 124 m
26. → Turn right onto Belmont Crescent. 52 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Edmundston – Souris

Indicative estimates based on ~537 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 Edmundston to Souris

The straight-line distance between Edmundston (New Brunswick) and Souris (Prince Edward Island) is about 475.2 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: Edmundston – Souris

From Edmundston to Souris the estimated road distance is roughly 537 km (475.2 km straight line). The trip connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island 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 Edmundston (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.3765° N, -68.3253° E. The destination is Souris (Prince Edward Island), at 46.3554° N, -62.2542° E.

Practical tips for the Edmundston – Souris drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in New Brunswick — a province forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines — and reaches Souris in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Chatham (New Brunswick).

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 537 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 Edmundston – Souris route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Edmundston → Chatham · Edmundston → South Nelson · Edmundston → Miramichi

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