Route from East Broughton to Westville

Distance from East Broughton to Westville

The straight-line distance between East Broughton and Westville is 651.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 736 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 11 min.

Trip cost and route type: East Broughton – Westville

Driving directions from East Broughton to Westville

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

Real distance: 1,027.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 38 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. 157.4 km
23. • Take exit 21 onto 4/Cowan Street toward 289/Alma/Westville. 552 m
24. → Turn right onto Highway 4/NS 4. 55 m
25. → Turn right onto Cowan Street. 2.7 km
26. → Turn right onto Main Street/NS 289. 473 m
27. • Bear left onto South Main Street. 293 m
28. ← Turn left onto Drummond Road. 1.4 km
29. → Turn right. 391 m
30. Show all 29 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: East Broughton – Westville

Indicative estimates based on ~736 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 Westville

The straight-line distance between East Broughton (Quebec) and Westville (Nova Scotia) is about 651.5 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 – Westville

The journey from East Broughton to Westville covers roughly 736 km on the road, equal to 651.5 km straight line. The trip connects Quebec to Nova Scotia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at East Broughton (Quebec) — coordinates 46.2167° N, -71.0667° E. The destination is Westville (Nova Scotia), at 45.5500° N, -62.7000° E.

Practical tips for the East Broughton – Westville drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Westville 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 736 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 – Westville route

These cities are near the direct route between East Broughton and Westville. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

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

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