Route from Amherst to Souris

Distance from Amherst to Souris

The straight-line distance between Amherst and Souris is 162.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 195 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 10 min.

Trip cost and route type: Amherst – Souris

Driving directions from Amherst to Souris

The map shows the locations of Amherst (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 Amherst to Souris

Real distance: 207.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 3 h

1. • Drive south on Anson Avenue. 290 m
2. → Turn right onto Chandler Road. 1.6 km
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 6/NS 6/Trunk 6. 363 m
4. → Turn right to take the 104 West ramp toward New Brunswick. 7.0 km
5. • Take exit 513B onto 16 toward Port Elgin. 885 m
6. • Bear right onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 25.2 km
7. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 84.9 km
8. • Keep left to take 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 2.5 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 2.1 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. 40 m
11. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. Continue on Capital Drive. 1.7 km
12. ← Turn left onto University Avenue. 682 m
13. → Turn right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. Continue on 1/TCH. 3.3 km
14. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road. 766 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 53 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 453 m
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 573 m
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 46.5 km
19. ↺ Turn right onto Roundabout. 6 m
20. • Make a sharp left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 297 m
21. → Turn right toward 2/Souris. 28.2 km
22. ← Turn left onto Hebrew Avenue. 124 m
23. → Turn right onto Belmont Crescent. 52 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Amherst – Souris

Indicative estimates based on ~195 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 Amherst to Souris

The straight-line distance between Amherst (Nova Scotia) and Souris (Prince Edward Island) is about 162.8 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: Amherst – Souris

From Amherst to Souris the estimated road distance is roughly 195 km (162.8 km straight line). The trip connects Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island and is a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Amherst (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.8167° N, -64.2167° E. The destination is Souris (Prince Edward Island), at 46.3554° N, -62.2542° E.

Practical tips for the Amherst – Souris drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Nova Scotia — a province maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands — 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 Cornwall (Prince Edward Island).

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 195 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 Amherst – Souris route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Amherst → Cornwall · Amherst → Southport · Amherst → Stratford

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