Route from New Waterford to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Distance from New Waterford to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between New Waterford and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is 185.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 222 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 28 min.

Trip cost and route type: New Waterford – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Driving directions from New Waterford to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The map shows the locations of New Waterford (A) and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (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 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Real distance: 792.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 42 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. 244.7 km
21. • Take exit 513B onto 16 toward Port Elgin. 885 m
22. • Bear right onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 25.2 km
23. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 84.9 km
24. • Keep left to take 1/TCH/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 2.5 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 2.1 km
26. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. 40 m
27. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Capital Drive/1/TCH. Continue on Capital Drive. 1.7 km
28. ← Turn left onto University Avenue. 682 m
29. → Turn right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. Continue on 1/TCH. 3.3 km
30. ← Turn left onto St Peters Road. 766 m
31. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 53 m
32. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 453 m
33. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road/2. 573 m
34. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 46.5 km
35. ↺ Turn right onto Roundabout. 6 m
36. • Make a sharp left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 297 m
37. → Turn right toward 2/Souris. 28.5 km
38. → Turn right onto Belle Avenue. 82 m
39. ← Turn left onto Breakwater Street. 536 m
40. → Turn right onto CTMA Traversier. 326 m
41. • Take the Souris ― Cap-aux-Meules Ferry. 147.0 km
42. • Drive north. 136 m
43. • Keep left at the fork. 256 m
44. • Bear right onto Chemin du Débarcadère. 128 m
45. ← Turn left onto Chemin Principal/199. 645 m
46. → Turn right onto Chemin Oscar. 172 m
47. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Gaudet. 388 m
48. → Turn right. 95 m
49. Show all 48 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: New Waterford – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Indicative estimates based on ~222 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 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The straight-line distance between New Waterford (Nova Scotia) and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) is about 185.2 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 – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Driving directions from New Waterford to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine: estimated road distance 222 km, indicative time about 2 h 28 min by car. The route connects Nova Scotia to Quebec — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at New Waterford (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2500° N, -60.0833° E. The destination is Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec), at 47.3833° N, -61.8667° E.

Practical tips for the New Waterford – Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

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 222 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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