Route from East Broughton to Pictou

Distance from East Broughton to Pictou

The straight-line distance between East Broughton and Pictou is 648.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 733 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 8 min.

Trip cost and route type: East Broughton – Pictou

Driving directions from East Broughton to Pictou

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

Real distance: 1,037.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 44 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. 234.8 km
19. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
20. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
21. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
22. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 159.6 km
23. • Take exit 22 onto 106 toward Pictou/PEI Ferry. 12.4 km
24. ↺ Enter Pictou Rotary and take the 1st exit onto West River Road. 891 m
25. ← Turn left onto Alfred Street. 67 m
26. → Turn right onto Cottage Street. 622 m
27. → Turn right onto Patterson Street. 83 m
28. ← Turn left. 25 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: East Broughton – Pictou

Indicative estimates based on ~733 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 Pictou

The straight-line distance between East Broughton (Quebec) and Pictou (Nova Scotia) is about 648.4 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: East Broughton – Pictou

Planning a trip from East Broughton to Pictou means budgeting around 733 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 8 h 8 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 East Broughton (Quebec) — coordinates 46.2167° N, -71.0667° E. The destination is Pictou (Nova Scotia), at 45.6814° N, -62.7119° E.

Practical tips for the East Broughton – Pictou drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Pictou in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Fredericton (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 733 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 – Pictou route

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Routes with intermediate stops: East Broughton → Fredericton · East Broughton → North Devon · East Broughton → Marysville

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