Route from Lac-Mégantic to Middleton

Distance from Lac-Mégantic to Middleton

The straight-line distance between Lac-Mégantic and Middleton is 460.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 520 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 47 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lac-Mégantic – Middleton

Driving directions from Lac-Mégantic to Middleton

The map shows the locations of Lac-Mégantic (A) and Middleton (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 Lac-Mégantic to Middleton

Real distance: 693.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 31 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Laurier. 358 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Villeneuve. 312 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Frontenac. 752 m
4. • Bear right onto Rue Agnes/161. 22.9 km
5. • Keep left to stay on 161. 8.3 km
6. • Bear right onto ME 27. 82.2 km
7. ← Turn left onto Maple Street/ME 16. 119 m
8. → Turn right onto Lexington Road/ME 16. Continue on ME 16. 25.5 km
9. → Turn right onto North Main Street/US 201A/ME 8. Continue on US 201A. 7.5 km
10. ← Turn left onto Main Street/US 201A. 778 m
11. → Turn right onto Madison Road/US 201A. Continue on US 201A. 12.4 km
12. • Bear left onto US 2/US 201A/Main Street. 17.7 km
13. ← Turn left onto Center Road/ME 139. Continue on ME 139. 3.3 km
14. ← Turn left to take the I 95 North ramp. 80.0 km
15. • Take exit 182A onto I 395 South/ME 15 South toward US 1A/ME 9/Bangor/Brewer. 2.1 km
16. • Keep left to take I 395 East/ME 9. 5.2 km
17. • Keep left to stay on ME 9. 138.2 km
18. → Turn right onto US 1/ME 9/Houlton Road. Continue on US 1 South/ME 9. 7.6 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Baring Street/US 1 South/ME 9. 835 m
20. ← Turn left onto North Street. 391 m
21. • Bear right onto Milltown Boulevard. 3.6 km
22. ← Turn left onto King Street/NB 170. 1.5 km
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street. 406 m
24. → Turn right to take the 1 East ramp toward Saint John. 108.2 km
25. • Keep left to stay on NB 1. 1.1 km
26. • Take exit 121 onto 100/Chesley Drive. 611 m
27. ← Turn left onto Chesley Drive/100. 10 m
28. ← Turn left to take the 1 West ramp toward Saint Stephen. 1.6 km
29. • Take exit 120. 1.0 km
30. → Turn right onto Saint John Street. 490 m
31. ← Turn left onto Lancaster Street. 880 m
32. • Take the Digby-Saint John Ferry. 71.9 km
33. • Drive northwest on Shore Road/303. 5.7 km
34. → Turn right onto Warwick Street/NS 303. 2.4 km
35. ↺ Enter Highway 1/Trunk 1 and take the 3rd exit onto NS 1. 127 m
36. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NS 101/Highway 101. 73.0 km
37. • Take exit 18 toward Middleton/Nictaux Falls/Margaretsville. 519 m
38. → Turn right onto Brooklyn Road. 1.6 km
39. • Keep left to take Brooklyn Street. 54 m
40. • Bear left onto Main Street. 1.2 km
41. → Turn right. 115 m
42. Show all 41 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Lac-Mégantic – Middleton

Indicative estimates based on ~520 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 Lac-Mégantic to Middleton

The straight-line distance between Lac-Mégantic (Quebec) and Middleton (Nova Scotia) is about 460.5 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: Lac-Mégantic – Middleton

The trip from Lac-Mégantic to Middleton covers about 520 km on the road (460.5 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Lac-Mégantic (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5833° N, -70.8833° E. The destination is Middleton (Nova Scotia), at 44.9418° N, -65.0686° E.

Practical tips for the Lac-Mégantic – Middleton drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Middleton 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 520 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Lac-Mégantic → Saint Stephen

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