Route from Halifax to Harriston

Distance from Halifax to Harriston

The straight-line distance between Halifax and Harriston is 1376.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1555 km, with an indicative drive time of 17 h 17 min.

Trip cost and route type: Halifax – Harriston

Driving directions from Halifax to Harriston

The map shows the locations of Halifax (A) and Harriston (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 Halifax to Harriston

Real distance: 1,942.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 25 h 43 min

1. • Drive south. 41 m
2. • Bear right onto Quinpool Road/102 OUT. 47 m
3. → Turn right onto Windsor Street. 795 m
4. → Turn right onto North Street. 1.0 km
5. • Bear left toward Dartmouth Wyse Road. 2.1 km
6. ← Turn left toward Woodland Avenue Highway 118 Airport. 598 m
7. → Turn right toward 322/Airport Truro| Highway 107|Highway|Burnside Park:Dartmouth Crossing. 3.3 km
8. • Keep left to take Highway 118. 87.4 km
9. • Keep left to take NS 104 toward Highway 104. 129 m
10. • Take the exit. 197.9 km
11. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
12. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
13. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
14. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
15. • Keep left to stay on 20 toward Montréal. 216.2 km
16. • Take exit 98 onto 30 toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 180 m
17. • Keep left to take 30 Ouest toward Vaudreuil-Dorion. 26.4 km
18. • Keep left to stay on 30. 52.0 km
19. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
20. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 428.2 km
21. • Take exit 426 onto 418 North toward 407 Toll. 10.4 km
22. • Keep left to take 407 West toward Toronto. 43.9 km
23. • Take exit 92 onto Markham Road. 405 m
24. → Turn right onto Markham Road/68. 15.3 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 48/48. 10.5 km
26. ← Turn left onto Davis Drive/31. 8.2 km
27. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 56.4 km
28. ← Turn left onto Highway 10/10. 624 m
29. → Turn right onto County Road 109/109. 6.8 km
30. ← Turn left onto County Road 109/109. Continue on 109. 51.1 km
31. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wellington Road 109/109. 9.9 km
32. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road 109/CR 109. 3.2 km
33. ← Turn left onto Hutchison Street. 204 m
34. Show all 33 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Halifax – Harriston

Indicative estimates based on ~1555 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 Halifax to Harriston

The straight-line distance between Halifax (Nova Scotia) and Harriston (Ontario) is about 1376.4 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: Halifax – Harriston

The distance from Halifax to Harriston is estimated at 1555 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1376.4 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Nova Scotia to Ontario. 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 Halifax (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 44.6475° N, -63.5906° E. The destination is Harriston (Ontario), at 43.9167° N, -80.8833° E.

Practical tips for the Halifax – Harriston 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 Harriston in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Beebe (Quebec).

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 1555 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 Halifax – Harriston route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Halifax → Beebe · Halifax → Mansonville · Halifax → Lac-Brome

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