Route from Gentilly to Dominion

Distance from Gentilly to Dominion

The straight-line distance between Gentilly and Dominion is 940.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1063 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 49 min.

Trip cost and route type: Gentilly – Dominion

Driving directions from Gentilly to Dominion

The map shows the locations of Gentilly (A) and Dominion (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 Gentilly to Dominion

Real distance: 1,349.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 39 min

1. • Drive southeast. 122 m
2. • Bear left onto Avenue des Galaxies. 52 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Bécancour/132. 266 m
4. ← Turn left onto Avenue des Hirondelles/263. Continue on 263. 19.4 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église/263. 472 m
6. ← Turn left onto Rue des Ancêtres/263. 2.5 km
7. → Turn right onto Rang du Domaine/263. Continue on 263. 6.8 km
8. → Turn right to take the 20 ramp. 264.5 km
9. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
10. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.8 km
11. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 486 m
12. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
13. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
14. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
15. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
16. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
17. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
18. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.1 km
20. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
21. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
22. • Drive east on Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
23. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.2 km
24. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 19.2 km
25. • Take exit 9. 251 m
26. • Bear right onto Grand Lake Road/NS 4. 5.8 km
27. ← Turn left onto Gardiner Road. 3.8 km
28. • Bear right onto Seaside Drive/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 3.5 km
29. ← Turn left onto Commercial Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 855 m
30. ← Turn left onto Cottage Street. 181 m
31. Show all 30 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Gentilly – Dominion

Indicative estimates based on ~1063 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 Gentilly to Dominion

The straight-line distance between Gentilly (Quebec) and Dominion (Nova Scotia) is about 940.6 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: Gentilly – Dominion

From Gentilly to Dominion the estimated road distance is roughly 1063 km (940.6 km straight line). The trip connects Quebec to Nova Scotia and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Gentilly (Quebec) — coordinates 46.4060° N, -72.2724° E. The destination is Dominion (Nova Scotia), at 46.2167° N, -60.0167° E.

Practical tips for the Gentilly – Dominion drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Dominion 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 1063 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 Gentilly – Dominion route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Gentilly → North Devon · Gentilly → Marysville · Gentilly → Fredericton

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