Route from Armagh to Sydney Mines

Distance from Armagh to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Armagh and Sydney Mines is 795.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 899 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 59 min.

Trip cost and route type: Armagh – Sydney Mines

Driving directions from Armagh to Sydney Mines

The map shows the locations of Armagh (A) and Sydney Mines (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 Armagh to Sydney Mines

Real distance: 1,202.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 27 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Saint-Cajetan. 327 m
2. → Turn right onto Route 281 Sud/281. Continue on 281. 20.2 km
3. → Turn right onto 5e Rang/228. Continue on 228. 11.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto Montée Saint-François. 1.4 km
5. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 135.2 km
6. • Keep right to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 13.4 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 85. 366.4 km
8. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.9 km
9. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
10. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
11. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
12. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
13. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
14. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
15. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
16. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 40 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 91.6 km
19. • Take exit 20W. 4.6 km
20. → Turn right onto Shore Road/NS 305. 315 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Armagh – Sydney Mines

Indicative estimates based on ~899 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 Armagh to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Armagh (Quebec) and Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) is about 795.4 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: Armagh – Sydney Mines

Planning a trip from Armagh to Sydney Mines means budgeting around 899 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 9 h 59 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia 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 Armagh (Quebec) — coordinates 46.7425° N, -70.5875° E. The destination is Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia), at 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E.

Practical tips for the Armagh – Sydney Mines drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Sydney Mines in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Saint-Louis de Kent (New Brunswick).

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 899 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 Armagh – Sydney Mines route

These cities are near the direct route between Armagh and Sydney Mines. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Armagh → Saint-Louis de Kent · Armagh → Saint-Antoine · Armagh → South Nelson

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