Route from Sydney Mines to Arthabaska

Distance from Sydney Mines to Arthabaska

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines and Arthabaska is 900.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1018 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sydney Mines – Arthabaska

Driving directions from Sydney Mines to Arthabaska

The map shows the locations of Sydney Mines (A) and Arthabaska (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 Sydney Mines to Arthabaska

Real distance: 1,326.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 5 min

1. • Drive northeast on Shore Road/NS 305. 315 m
2. ← Turn left onto Main Street/NS 305. 3.7 km
3. • Keep right to take exit 1E&W onto TCH 105 West toward Canso Causeway. 275 m
4. • Keep right to take TCH 105 West toward Canso Causeway. 91.4 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
6. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
7. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
8. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
9. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
10. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
11. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
12. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
13. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
14. • Keep left to stay on 20/Autoroute Jean-Lesage toward Montréal. 61.9 km
15. • Take exit 253 onto 265 toward Plessisville/Deschaillons/Villeroy. 897 m
16. ← Turn left onto Route 265/265. 19.6 km
17. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Calixte Est. 3.3 km
18. → Turn right onto Route 116 Ouest/116/165. Continue on 116. 20.9 km
19. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Jutras Est. 2.1 km
20. → Turn right onto Rue Laurier Est. 480 m
21. → Turn right onto Rue du Curé-Suzor. 726 m
22. → Turn right onto Rue de la Manufacture. 85 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sydney Mines – Arthabaska

Indicative estimates based on ~1018 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 Sydney Mines to Arthabaska

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) and Arthabaska (Quebec) is about 900.9 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: Sydney Mines – Arthabaska

The route from Sydney Mines to Arthabaska connects Nova Scotia to Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 900.9 km, with an estimated road distance of 1018 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E. The destination is Arthabaska (Quebec), at 46.0438° N, -71.9162° E.

Practical tips for the Sydney Mines – Arthabaska 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 Arthabaska in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Oromocto (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 1018 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 Sydney Mines – Arthabaska route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Sydney Mines → Oromocto · Sydney Mines → Marysville · Sydney Mines → North Devon

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