Route from O’Leary to Argentia

Distance from O’Leary to Argentia

The straight-line distance between O’Leary and Argentia is 778.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 880 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 47 min.

Trip cost and route type: O’Leary – Argentia

Driving directions from O’Leary to Argentia

The map shows the locations of O’Leary (A) and Argentia (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 O’Leary to Argentia

Real distance: 1,612.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 26 h 36 min

1. • Drive south. 50 m
2. ← Turn left onto Main Street/142/148. Continue on 142. 5.1 km
3. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Western Road/2. 6 m
4. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Western Road/2. Continue on 2. 47.8 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 49 m
6. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
7. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 35 m
8. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 2.8 km
9. • Bear right. 396 m
10. • Bear right onto 1A/Read Drive. Continue on 1A. 19.4 km
11. • Take the exit toward Borden-Carleton/Confederation Bridge. 47.0 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 25.7 km
13. → Take the TCH ramp. 3.2 km
14. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
15. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
16. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
17. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 250.0 km
18. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
19. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
20. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 40 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
23. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
24. • Drive northwest on 1. 815.0 km
25. • Take the exit. 177 m
26. • Bear right onto 100/Argentia Access Road. Continue on Argentia Access Road. 44.6 km
27. • Keep left to take Placentia Pike. 1.6 km
28. → Turn right. 41 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: O’Leary – Argentia

Indicative estimates based on ~880 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 O’Leary to Argentia

The straight-line distance between O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) and Argentia (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 778.8 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: O’Leary – Argentia

The distance from O’Leary to Argentia is estimated at 880 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 778.8 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Prince Edward Island to Newfoundland and Labrador. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) — coordinates 46.7069° N, -64.2306° E. The destination is Argentia (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.3004° N, -53.9900° E.

Practical tips for the O’Leary – Argentia 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 Argentia in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Glace Bay (Nova Scotia).

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 880 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 O’Leary – Argentia route

These cities are near the direct route between O’Leary and Argentia. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: O’Leary → Glace Bay · O’Leary → Dominion · O’Leary → New Waterford

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