Route from Grand Falls to Alberton

Distance from Grand Falls to Alberton

The straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Alberton is 669.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 757 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Grand Falls – Alberton

Driving directions from Grand Falls to Alberton

The map shows the locations of Grand Falls (A) and Alberton (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 Grand Falls to Alberton

Real distance: 1,241.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 22 h 23 min

1. • Drive southwest. 74 m
2. → Turn right onto Price's Avenue. 134 m
3. → Turn right onto Park Street. 369 m
4. ← Turn left onto Toulett Drive. 2.6 km
5. → Turn right to take the 1 ramp. 474.3 km
6. • Bear left to stay on 1. 408 m
7. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
8. • Drive northwest on NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
10. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
11. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on TCH. 275.8 km
12. • Take exit 513B onto 16 toward Port Elgin. 886 m
13. • Bear right onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 25.2 km
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
15. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 47.7 km
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Western Road/2. 12.3 km
23. → Turn right onto Dock Road/150. 6.2 km
24. ← Turn left onto Main Street/152. 461 m
25. → Turn right. 42 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Grand Falls – Alberton

Indicative estimates based on ~757 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 Grand Falls to Alberton

The straight-line distance between Grand Falls (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Alberton (Prince Edward Island) is about 669.9 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: Grand Falls – Alberton

The distance from Grand Falls to Alberton is estimated at 757 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 669.9 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Newfoundland and Labrador to Prince Edward Island. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Grand Falls (Newfoundland and Labrador) — coordinates 48.9578° N, -55.6633° E. The destination is Alberton (Prince Edward Island), at 46.8167° N, -64.0667° E.

Practical tips for the Grand Falls – Alberton drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Newfoundland and Labrador — a province rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs — and reaches Alberton in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge.

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 757 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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