Route from Halifax to Wellington North

Distance from Halifax to Wellington North

The straight-line distance between Halifax and Wellington North is 1351.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1528 km, with an indicative drive time of 16 h 58 min.

Trip cost and route type: Halifax – Wellington North

Driving directions from Halifax to Wellington North

The map shows the locations of Halifax (A) and Wellington North (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 Wellington North

Real distance: 1,921.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 25 h 29 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. 32.7 km
31. → Turn right onto George Street/6. 756 m
32. → Turn right onto Frederick Street East/14. Continue on 14. 7.8 km
33. ← Turn left onto Sideroad 8 East. 400 m
34. Show all 33 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Halifax – Wellington North

Indicative estimates based on ~1528 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 Wellington North

The straight-line distance between Halifax (Nova Scotia) and Wellington North (Ontario) is about 1351.9 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: Halifax – Wellington North

The trip from Halifax to Wellington North covers about 1528 km on the road (1351.9 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Nova Scotia to Ontario and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Halifax (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 44.6475° N, -63.5906° E. The destination is Wellington North (Ontario), at 43.9000° N, -80.5700° E.

Practical tips for the Halifax – Wellington North 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 Wellington North 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 1528 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 – Wellington North route

These cities are near the direct route between Halifax and Wellington North. 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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