Route from New Waterford to Lac-Mégantic

Distance from New Waterford to Lac-Mégantic

The straight-line distance between New Waterford and Lac-Mégantic is 838.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 947 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 31 min.

Trip cost and route type: New Waterford – Lac-Mégantic

Driving directions from New Waterford to Lac-Mégantic

The map shows the locations of New Waterford (A) and Lac-Mégantic (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 New Waterford to Lac-Mégantic

Real distance: 1,244.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 4 min

1. • Drive west on Walsh Avenue. 56 m
2. ← Turn left onto Ninth Street. 170 m
3. → Turn right onto Plummer Avenue. 704 m
4. ← Turn left onto Heelan Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. 1.0 km
5. ← Turn left onto Emerald Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. 270 m
6. → Turn right onto Union Highway/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 4.9 km
7. → Turn right onto Gardiner Road. 3.9 km
8. → Turn right onto Grand Lake Road/NS 4. 5.9 km
9. ← Turn left to take the NS 125 ramp. 19.0 km
10. • Take exit 3. 408 m
11. ← Turn left onto Seaview Drive/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.3 km
12. ← Turn left onto Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
13. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
14. • Drive west on Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
15. ← Turn left onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.0 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
17. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
18. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
19. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
20. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
21. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
22. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 106.7 km
23. • Take exit 187 onto 95 toward 95/Houlton Me. 893 m
24. • Keep left to take 95. 291.4 km
25. • Take exit 132 onto ME 139 toward Fairfield/Benton. 451 m
26. • Bear right onto Center Road/ME 139. 3.1 km
27. → Turn right onto Pung Hill Road/ME 104/ME 139. 17.6 km
28. • Bear right onto Bridge Street/US 201A. Continue on US 201A. 12.4 km
29. ← Turn left onto Main Street/US 201A. 778 m
30. → Turn right onto Main Street/US 201A. Continue on US 201A. 7.5 km
31. ← Turn left onto Elm Street/ME 16. Continue on ME 16. 25.5 km
32. ← Turn left onto Maple Street/ME 16. 119 m
33. → Turn right onto Main Street/ME 16/ME 27. Continue on ME 27. 82.2 km
34. • Bear right onto Chemin des Lignes/161. 22 m
35. • Keep left to stay on 161. 7.8 km
36. • Keep right to take Rang Clinton. 23.3 km
37. • Bear left onto Rue Frontenac. 752 m
38. → Turn right onto Rue Villeneuve. 312 m
39. ← Turn left onto Rue Laurier. 358 m
40. Show all 39 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: New Waterford – Lac-Mégantic

Indicative estimates based on ~947 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 New Waterford to Lac-Mégantic

The straight-line distance between New Waterford (Nova Scotia) and Lac-Mégantic (Quebec) is about 838.1 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: New Waterford – Lac-Mégantic

Planning a trip from New Waterford to Lac-Mégantic means budgeting around 947 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 10 h 31 min by car. The route connects Nova Scotia to Quebec and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at New Waterford (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2500° N, -60.0833° E. The destination is Lac-Mégantic (Quebec), at 45.5833° N, -70.8833° E.

Practical tips for the New Waterford – Lac-Mégantic 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 Lac-Mégantic in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Sussex (New Brunswick).

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 947 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 New Waterford – Lac-Mégantic route

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Routes with intermediate stops: New Waterford → Sussex · New Waterford → Hampton · New Waterford → Riverview

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