Route from Antigonish to O’Leary

Distance from Antigonish to O’Leary

The straight-line distance between Antigonish and O’Leary is 211.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 239 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 39 min.

Trip cost and route type: Antigonish – O’Leary

Driving directions from Antigonish to O’Leary

The map shows the locations of Antigonish (A) and O’Leary (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 Antigonish to O’Leary

Real distance: 377.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 44 min

1. • Drive east. 249 m
2. ← Turn left onto Church Street. 178 m
3. → Turn right onto Highway 4/NS 4. 1.0 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Highway 7/NS 7/Trunk 7. 258 m
5. → Take the TCH ramp. 222.8 km
6. • Take exit 513B onto 16 toward Port Elgin. 885 m
7. • Bear right onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 25.2 km
8. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
9. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
11. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 47.7 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto O'Leary Road/142. 74 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto O'Leary Road/142. Continue on 142. 5.1 km
18. → Turn right. 50 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Antigonish – O’Leary

Indicative estimates based on ~239 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 Antigonish to O’Leary

The straight-line distance between Antigonish (Nova Scotia) and O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) is about 211.3 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: Antigonish – O’Leary

Planning a trip from Antigonish to O’Leary means budgeting around 239 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 2 h 39 min by car. The route connects Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island and falls into a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure.

The trip starts at Antigonish (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.6167° N, -61.9833° E. The destination is O’Leary (Prince Edward Island), at 46.7069° N, -64.2306° E.

Practical tips for the Antigonish – O’Leary 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 O’Leary in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Stratford (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 239 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 Antigonish – O’Leary route

These cities are near the direct route between Antigonish and O’Leary. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Antigonish → Stratford · Antigonish → Southport · Antigonish → Charlottetown

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