Route from Gentilly to Lakeville

Distance from Gentilly to Lakeville

The straight-line distance between Gentilly and Lakeville is 608.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 687 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Gentilly – Lakeville

Driving directions from Gentilly to Lakeville

The map shows the locations of Gentilly (A) and Lakeville (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 Lakeville

Real distance: 1,179.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 48 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. 340.4 km
11. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
12. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 28 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
15. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 22.9 km
16. • Keep left to stay on NS 101/Highway 101 toward Greenwich/Port Williams/Canning Wolfville/Yarmouth. 23.0 km
17. • Take exit 14 toward Annapolis Valley/First Nations. 504 m
18. ← Turn left onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. 9.4 km
19. → Turn right onto Black Rock Road. 272 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Gentilly – Lakeville

Indicative estimates based on ~687 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 Lakeville

The straight-line distance between Gentilly (Quebec) and Lakeville (Nova Scotia) is about 608.1 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 – Lakeville

From Gentilly to Lakeville the estimated road distance is roughly 687 km (608.1 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 Lakeville (Nova Scotia), at 45.0513° N, -64.6781° E.

Practical tips for the Gentilly – Lakeville drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Lakeville in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Woodstock (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 687 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 – Lakeville route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Gentilly → Woodstock · Gentilly → Centreville · Gentilly → Bath

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