Route from Pictou to Moulin-Vallière

Distance from Pictou to Moulin-Vallière

The straight-line distance between Pictou and Moulin-Vallière is 667.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 755 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 23 min.

Trip cost and route type: Pictou – Moulin-Vallière

Driving directions from Pictou to Moulin-Vallière

The map shows the locations of Pictou (A) and Moulin-Vallière (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 Pictou to Moulin-Vallière

Real distance: 1,015.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 38 min

1. • Drive west. 46 m
2. → Turn right onto Patterson Street. 83 m
3. ← Turn left onto Cottage Street. 622 m
4. ← Turn left onto Alfred Street. 67 m
5. → Turn right onto West River Road. 826 m
6. ↺ Enter Pictou Rotary and take the 4th exit onto NS 106/TCH/Highway 106. 11.7 km
7. • Keep right to take TCH. 251.8 km
8. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
9. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
10. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
11. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
12. • Keep right to take exit 312/314 onto 73 toward Québec. 504 m
13. • Keep left to take 73 toward Québec. 1.3 km
14. • Keep right to take exit 312 onto 73 Nord toward Québec. 132 m
15. • Keep right to take exit 312-N onto 73 Nord toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Québec. 7.1 km
16. • Keep left to take 73/Autoroute Henri-IV. 3.1 km
17. • Keep right to take 40/73. 2.4 km
18. • Keep left to take 40/73/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 3.9 km
19. • Take exit 313 onto 73 Nord toward Saguenay/Alma. 307 m
20. • Keep left to take 73 Nord toward Saguenay/Alma. 9.5 km
21. • Take exit 157 onto Boulevard du Lac toward Lac-Beauport. 485 m
22. • Bear right onto Boulevard du Lac. 7.7 km
23. → Turn right onto Traverse de Laval. 5.3 km
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Pictou – Moulin-Vallière

Indicative estimates based on ~755 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 Pictou to Moulin-Vallière

The straight-line distance between Pictou (Nova Scotia) and Moulin-Vallière (Quebec) is about 667.8 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: Pictou – Moulin-Vallière

Driving directions from Pictou to Moulin-Vallière: estimated road distance 755 km, indicative time about 8 h 23 min by car. The route connects Nova Scotia to Quebec — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Pictou (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.6814° N, -62.7119° E. The destination is Moulin-Vallière (Quebec), at 46.9746° N, -71.2093° E.

Practical tips for the Pictou – Moulin-Vallière 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 Moulin-Vallière in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Fredericton (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 755 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 Pictou – Moulin-Vallière route

These cities are near the direct route between Pictou and Moulin-Vallière. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Pictou → Fredericton · Pictou → North Devon · Pictou → Marysville

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