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Route from Souris to Sault Ste. Marie

Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Souris 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 Souris (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 Souris to Sault Ste. Marie

The straight-line distance between Souris and Sault Ste. Marie is 1687.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1907 km, with an indicative drive time of 21 h 11 min.

Straight-line distance 1687.5 km
Estimated road distance ~1907 km
Indicative drive time 21 h 11 min
Note: values are approximate estimates. Road distance is calculated by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). Drive time assumes ~90 km/h average. Real traffic, tolls, and conditions can vary significantly. Use the live planner for current data.

Trip cost and route type: Souris – Sault Ste. Marie

Route type Long

Long route (over 300 km) — plan a break roughly every 2 hours and check highway traffic and weather.

Indicative fuel cost $214–$289

Estimate: ~1907 km, 8 L/100 km, $1.65/L. ±15%. Excludes tolls.

Driving directions from Souris to Sault Ste. Marie

The map shows the locations of Souris (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 Souris to Sault Ste. Marie

Real distance: 2,254.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 29 h 36 min

🗓 Calculated on June 4, 2026
  1. Drive northwest on Belmont Crescent. 62 m
  2. Turn left onto Hebrew Avenue. 124 m
  3. Turn right onto Main Street/2. Continue on 2. 28.2 km
  4. Turn left onto St Peters Road/2/313. 315 m
  5. Turn right. 42 m
  6. Bear right onto St Peters Road/2. Continue on St Peters Road. 46.4 km
  7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Peters Road. 1.6 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Peters Road/2. 92 m
  9. Bear right onto 1/2/TCH/Arterial Highway. 5.1 km
  10. Enter Upton Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 1/TCH/Upton Road/chemin Upton. 1.1 km
  11. Take the 1 exit. 886 m
  12. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 1/TCH/Capital Drive/promenade Capital. 1.1 km

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

Estimate trip cost: Souris – Sault Ste. Marie

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Indicative estimates based on ~1907 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

Origin

Souris

Prince Edward Island · 46.35540, -62.25420

Souris sits on the easternmost portion of Prince Edward Island on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. As a small coastal town, it functions as a local access point for eastern PEI shoreline communities and for drivers moving…

Destination

Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario · 46.53330, -84.35000

Sault Ste. Marie sits in northern Ontario on the Canadian shore of the St. Marys River where the waterway links two of the Great Lakes. Appearing on maps as a riverfront and lakeshore city, it serves as a local…

How to drive from Souris to Sault Ste. Marie

The straight-line distance between Souris (Prince Edward Island) and Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) is about 1687.5 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: Souris – Sault Ste. Marie

Driving directions from Souris to Sault Ste. Marie: estimated road distance 1907 km, indicative time about 21 h 11 min by car. The route connects Prince Edward Island to Ontario — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Souris (Prince Edward Island) — coordinates 46.3554° N, -62.2542° E. The destination is Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario), at 46.5333° N, -84.3500° E.

Practical tips for the Souris – 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 Saint-Gabriel (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 1907 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Souris → Saint-Gabriel · Souris → Saint-Élie · Souris → Saint-Boniface-de-Shawinigan

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Frequently asked questions: Souris – Sault Ste. Marie

What is the straight-line distance between Souris and Sault Ste. Marie?

The straight-line distance between Souris and Sault Ste. Marie is about 1687.5 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.

What is the estimated road distance from Souris to Sault Ste. Marie?

The estimated road distance from Souris to Sault Ste. Marie is about 1907 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 Souris to Sault Ste. Marie?

Indicative drive time from Souris to Sault Ste. Marie is about 21 h 11 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 Souris 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 Souris–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 Souris 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 Souris to Sault Ste. Marie?

A common alternative is going via Saint-Gabriel or Saint-Élie. Use the live planner to compare routes.

Can I open the Souris–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 Souris as origin and Sault Ste. Marie as destination.