Route from O’Leary to Gander

Distance from O’Leary to Gander

The straight-line distance between O’Leary and Gander is 759.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 859 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 32 min.

Trip cost and route type: O’Leary – Gander

Driving directions from O’Leary to Gander

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Driving directions from O’Leary to Gander

Real distance: 1,321.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 23 h 18 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. 568.6 km
25. ← Turn left onto Magee Road. 55 m
26. → Turn right onto Memorial Drive. 1.2 km
27. → Turn right onto Airport Boulevard. 801 m
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: O’Leary – Gander

Indicative estimates based on ~859 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 Gander

The straight-line distance between O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) and Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 759.9 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: O’Leary – Gander

Looking for directions from O’Leary to Gander? The estimated road distance is 859 km (759.9 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 9 h 32 min. 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. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) — coordinates 46.7069° N, -64.2306° E. The destination is Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 48.9569° N, -54.6089° E.

Practical tips for the O’Leary – Gander 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 Gander in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs.

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 859 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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