Route from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Kensington (Prince Edward Island) and Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie
The straight-line distance between Kensington and Sault Ste. Marie is 1580.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1786 km, with an indicative drive time of 19 h 51 min.
Trip cost and route type: Kensington – Sault Ste. Marie
Driving directions from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie
The map shows the locations of Kensington (A) and Sault Ste. Marie (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 Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie
Real distance: 2,148.6 km · Estimated time: 28 h 4 min
- Drive northeast on Old Summerside Road. 69 m
- Turn right onto 2/Route 2. 1.8 km
- Turn left onto MacIntyre Road/110. 2.2 km
- Turn right onto Blue Shank Road/107/110. 127 m
- Turn left onto Cairns Road/110. 4.9 km
- Turn right onto Freetown Road/8/110. 50 m
- Turn left onto Mill Road/110. 2.7 km
- Turn left onto Dunk River Road/171. 2.0 km
- Turn left onto 1A/Route 1A. 5.7 km
- Take the exit toward Borden-Carleton/Confederation Bridge. 47.0 km
- Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NB 15/Route 15. 22 m
- Exit the roundabout onto NB 15/Route 15. Continue on NB 15. 59.0 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Kensington – Sault Ste. Marie
Indicative estimates based on ~1786 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 Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie
The straight-line distance between Kensington (Prince Edward Island) and Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) is about 1580.4 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: Kensington – Sault Ste. Marie
Planning a trip from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie means budgeting around 1786 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 19 h 51 min by car. The route connects Prince Edward Island to Ontario 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 Kensington (Prince Edward Island) — coordinates 46.4333° N, -63.6500° E. The destination is Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario), at 46.5333° N, -84.3500° E.
Practical tips for the Kensington – Sault Ste. Marie drive
Terrain along the way
The route starts in Prince Edward Island — a province rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge — and reaches Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Sainte-Lucie-de-Doncaster (Quebec).
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 1786 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 Kensington – Sault Ste. Marie route
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Routes with intermediate stops: Kensington → Sainte-Lucie-de-Doncaster · Kensington → Saint-Gabriel · Kensington → Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
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Frequently asked questions: Kensington – Sault Ste. Marie
What is the straight-line distance between Kensington and Sault Ste. Marie?
The straight-line distance between Kensington and Sault Ste. Marie is about 1580.4 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie?
The estimated road distance from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie is about 1786 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie?
Indicative drive time from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie is about 19 h 51 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the Kensington–Sault Ste. Marie route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from Kensington to Sault Ste. Marie?
A common alternative is going via Sainte-Lucie-de-Doncaster or Saint-Gabriel. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the Kensington–Sault Ste. Marie route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Kensington as origin and Sault Ste. Marie as destination.