Route from East Broughton to Lunenburg

Distance from East Broughton to Lunenburg

The straight-line distance between East Broughton and Lunenburg is 565.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 639 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 6 min.

Trip cost and route type: East Broughton – Lunenburg

Driving directions from East Broughton to Lunenburg

The map shows the locations of East Broughton (A) and Lunenburg (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 East Broughton to Lunenburg

Real distance: 1,141.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 32 min

1. • Drive west. 209 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Dodier. 78 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Principale. 221 m
4. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Joseph. 564 m
5. → Turn right onto Boulevard Robert-Vachon/112. Continue on 112. 23.2 km
6. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/173. 164 m
7. ← Turn left onto Rue Jacob. 2.6 km
8. → Turn right to take the 73 ramp. 19.6 km
9. • Take exit 101 onto 173 toward Scott/Saint-Bernard/Sainte-Claire/Saint-Henri. 779 m
10. → Turn right onto Route du Président-Kennedy/173. 21.7 km
11. → Turn right onto Rue Commerciale/218. 872 m
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Route Campagna/218/277. 1.3 km
13. ← Turn left onto Chemin du Trait-Carré/218. 15.6 km
14. → Turn right onto Rang Nord-Est/218. Continue on 218. 8.0 km
15. ← Turn left onto Route 281/281. 733 m
16. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 151.1 km
17. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
18. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
19. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
20. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 12.6 km
21. • Take exit 3 onto 213 toward 2/Bedford. 542 m
22. ← Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road/NS 213. 15.1 km
23. → Take the NS 103 West ramp toward Hubbards/Yarmouth. 55.0 km
24. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 457 m
25. • Take exit 10 onto 3 toward Mahone Bay/Lunenburg. 1.1 km
26. → Turn right onto Highway 3/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 2.8 km
27. • Bear left onto South Main Street/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 9.5 km
28. ← Turn left onto Highway 3/NS 3/NS 332. Continue on NS 332. 1.1 km
29. → Turn right onto Kissing Bridge Road. 60 m
30. → Turn right onto Starr Street. 83 m
31. Show all 30 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: East Broughton – Lunenburg

Indicative estimates based on ~639 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 East Broughton to Lunenburg

The straight-line distance between East Broughton (Quebec) and Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) is about 565.7 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: East Broughton – Lunenburg

The route from East Broughton to Lunenburg connects Quebec to Nova Scotia. The straight-line distance is about 565.7 km, with an estimated road distance of 639 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at East Broughton (Quebec) — coordinates 46.2167° N, -71.0667° E. The destination is Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), at 44.3833° N, -64.3167° E.

Practical tips for the East Broughton – Lunenburg drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Lunenburg in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Saint Stephen (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 639 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 East Broughton – Lunenburg route

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Routes with intermediate stops: East Broughton → Saint Stephen · East Broughton → Saint Andrews · East Broughton → Wilsons Beach

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