Route from Sydney Mines to Kitcisakik

Distance from Sydney Mines to Kitcisakik

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines and Kitcisakik is 1304.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1474 km, with an indicative drive time of 16 h 23 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sydney Mines – Kitcisakik

Driving directions from Sydney Mines to Kitcisakik

The map shows the locations of Sydney Mines (A) and Kitcisakik (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Sydney Mines to Kitcisakik

Real distance: 1,893.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 23 h 59 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. 104.2 km
15. • Take exit 210 onto 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 544 m
16. • Keep left to take 55 Nord toward Trois-Rivières. 40.9 km
17. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc toward Montréal/Boulevard des Forges. 55.2 km
18. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
19. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chemin Robillard/158. 50 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Chemin Robillard/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
22. ← Turn left onto 131/158/Route 158. Continue on 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 8.7 km
24. → Turn right onto Route 125/125. 35.9 km
25. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Chertsey. 12.5 km
26. → Turn right onto Chemin Fridolin-Simard. 2.0 km
27. • Bear right onto Chemin Masson. 396 m
28. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Sainte-Marguerite/370. Continue on 370. 11.9 km
29. → Turn right onto Rue du Bourg-Joli. 208 m
30. → Turn right to take the 15 ramp. 45.1 km
31. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
32. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
33. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
34. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 261.5 km
35. ← Turn left onto la Verendrye 38/38. 5.3 km
36. Show all 35 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Sydney Mines – Kitcisakik

Indicative estimates based on ~1474 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 Kitcisakik

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) and Kitcisakik (Quebec) is about 1304.4 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 – Kitcisakik

The journey from Sydney Mines to Kitcisakik covers roughly 1474 km on the road, equal to 1304.4 km straight line. The trip connects Nova Scotia to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E. The destination is Kitcisakik (Quebec), at 47.6167° N, -77.3085° E.

Practical tips for the Sydney Mines – Kitcisakik 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 Kitcisakik in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Edmundston (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 1474 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.

Related tools

Cities along the Sydney Mines – Kitcisakik route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Sydney Mines → Edmundston · Sydney Mines → Saint-Léonard · Sydney Mines → Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Related routes

From Sydney Mines to other cities:

To Kitcisakik from other cities:

From Kitcisakik to intermediate cities:

All info about Sydney Mines →  ·  All info about Kitcisakik →

Popular routes from Nova Scotia

Most-searched routes from Nova Scotia, ranked by popularity.

All cities of Nova Scotia →

Frequently asked questions: Sydney Mines – Kitcisakik