Route from Asbestos to Queens

Distance from Asbestos to Queens

The straight-line distance between Asbestos and Queens is 599.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 678 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 32 min.

Trip cost and route type: Asbestos – Queens

Driving directions from Asbestos to Queens

The map shows the locations of Asbestos (A) and Queens (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 Asbestos to Queens

Real distance: 1,303.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 19 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rue Saint-Jean. 21 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Laurier. 692 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Luc. 1.3 km
4. ← Turn left onto Route 255/255. Continue on Route 255. 4.3 km
5. → Turn right onto Boulevard de Shipton/255. 3.5 km
6. → Turn right onto Route 116/116. Continue on 116. 19.4 km
7. ← Turn left onto Route Saint-Albert. 9.2 km
8. → Turn right onto Rue Principale. 855 m
9. ← Turn left onto Ancienne autoroute 955. 15.2 km
10. • Take exit 15-E onto 20 Est toward Québec. 1.0 km
11. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Québec. 288.6 km
12. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
13. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
14. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
15. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 22.9 km
16. • Keep right to take exit 1A onto 103 West toward Peggys Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth. 232 m
17. • Keep right to take 3/103/333 toward Peggys Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth. 74.6 km
18. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 61.7 km
19. • Take exit 19 onto 8 toward 3/Milton/Brooklyn/Liverpool. 530 m
20. ← Turn left toward Liverpool. 622 m
21. → Turn right onto Bristol Avenue/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 1.0 km
22. → Turn right onto Main Street/NS 3. 555 m
23. ← Turn left onto Old Port Mouton Road/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 492 m
24. • Make a sharp left onto Waterloo Street. 40 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Asbestos – Queens

Indicative estimates based on ~678 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 Asbestos to Queens

The straight-line distance between Asbestos (Quebec) and Queens (Nova Scotia) is about 599.9 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: Asbestos – Queens

The trip from Asbestos to Queens covers about 678 km on the road (599.9 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Asbestos (Quebec) — coordinates 45.7667° N, -71.9333° E. The destination is Queens (Nova Scotia), at 44.0333° N, -64.7167° E.

Practical tips for the Asbestos – Queens drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Queens in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands.

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 678 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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