Route from Cap-de-la-Madeleine to Sydney Mines

Distance from Cap-de-la-Madeleine to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Cap-de-la-Madeleine and Sydney Mines is 943.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1066 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 51 min.

Trip cost and route type: Cap-de-la-Madeleine – Sydney Mines

Driving directions from Cap-de-la-Madeleine to Sydney Mines

The map shows the locations of Cap-de-la-Madeleine (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 Cap-de-la-Madeleine to Sydney Mines

Real distance: 1,340.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 27 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Massicotte. 191 m
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Sainte-Madeleine/138. Continue on 138. 15.4 km
3. ← Turn left onto Boulevard de la Visitation/359. 3.4 km
4. → Turn right to take the 40 ramp. 93.3 km
5. • Take exit 305-S onto 540 Sud/20/Autoroute Duplessis Sud toward Pont Pierre-Laporte. 4.3 km
6. • Keep right to take exit 9 onto 73 Sud/20 toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Montréal. 4.0 km
7. • Keep left to take exit 131-E onto 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 793 m
8. • Keep right to take exit 314 onto Chemin du Sault. 482 m
9. • Keep left to take Chemin du Sault. 340 m
10. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 184.5 km
11. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
12. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.9 km
13. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
14. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
15. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
16. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
17. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
18. • Keep left to stay on 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. 91.6 km
23. • Take exit 20W. 4.6 km
24. → Turn right onto Shore Road/NS 305. 315 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Cap-de-la-Madeleine – Sydney Mines

Indicative estimates based on ~1066 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 Cap-de-la-Madeleine to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Cap-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) and Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) is about 943.6 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: Cap-de-la-Madeleine – Sydney Mines

How far is Cap-de-la-Madeleine from Sydney Mines? The road estimate is around 1066 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 51 min. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Cap-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) — coordinates 46.3678° N, -72.5102° E. The destination is Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia), at 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E.

Practical tips for the Cap-de-la-Madeleine – 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 North Devon (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 1066 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: Cap-de-la-Madeleine → North Devon · Cap-de-la-Madeleine → Fredericton · Cap-de-la-Madeleine → Marysville

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