Route from O’Leary to Antigonish

Distance from O’Leary to Antigonish

The straight-line distance between O’Leary and Antigonish is 211.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 239 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 39 min.

Trip cost and route type: O’Leary – Antigonish

Driving directions from O’Leary to Antigonish

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

Real distance: 378.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 46 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. 219.3 km
18. • Take exit 32 onto 7 toward 4/245/337/Antigonish. 359 m
19. • Keep left to take 7 toward 4/245/337/Antigonish. 62 m
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Highway 7/NS 7/Trunk 7. 440 m
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 4/NS 4. 1.1 km
22. ← Turn left onto Church Street. 227 m
23. → Turn right. 204 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: O’Leary – Antigonish

Indicative estimates based on ~239 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 Antigonish

The straight-line distance between O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) and Antigonish (Nova Scotia) is about 211.3 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 – Antigonish

The route from O’Leary to Antigonish connects Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia. The straight-line distance is about 211.3 km, with an estimated road distance of 239 km — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) — coordinates 46.7069° N, -64.2306° E. The destination is Antigonish (Nova Scotia), at 45.6167° N, -61.9833° E.

Practical tips for the O’Leary – Antigonish 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 Antigonish in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Stratford (Prince Edward Island).

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 239 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 – Antigonish route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: O’Leary → Stratford · O’Leary → Southport · O’Leary → Charlottetown

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