Route from Lachute to Falmouth

Distance from Lachute to Falmouth

The straight-line distance between Lachute and Falmouth is 797.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 902 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 1 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lachute – Falmouth

Driving directions from Lachute to Falmouth

The map shows the locations of Lachute (A) and Falmouth (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 Lachute to Falmouth

Real distance: 1,342.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 17 h 17 min

1. • Drive north on Rue Elizabeth. 215 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Henry. 260 m
3. ← Turn left onto Avenue Bethany. 563 m
4. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/148/158. Continue on 148/158. 11.9 km
5. → Turn right onto Route Arthur-Sauvé/148. 792 m
6. ← Turn left to take the 50 Est ramp toward Montréal. 19.4 km
7. → Turn right onto Boulevard du Curé-Labelle/117. 1.7 km
8. ← Turn left onto Côte Saint-Pierre. 16.3 km
9. → Turn right onto Boulevard Laurier. 769 m
10. ← Turn left onto Chemin du Curé-Barrette. 1.0 km
11. ← Turn left onto Chemin Gauthier/335/337. Continue on 335/337. 5.3 km
12. → Turn right onto 9e Avenue. 9.0 km
13. ← Turn left onto Route 125/125. 370 m
14. → Turn right onto Rang de la Rivière Nord/339. 561 m
15. ← Turn left to take the 25 Nord ramp toward Rawdon. 13.9 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
17. → Turn right onto Chemin des Prairies/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. 20 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. Continue on 158. 4.9 km
20. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 53.7 km
21. • Keep right to stay on 40 toward Trois-Rivières/Centre-Ville/Québec. 3.3 km
22. • Keep left to take 55. 36.7 km
23. • Keep left to take 955. 1.3 km
24. • Keep right to take exit 145-E onto 20 Est toward Québec. 1.1 km
25. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Québec. 289.3 km
26. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
27. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
28. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
29. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 28 m
31. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
32. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 5.8 km
33. • Take exit 7 toward 1/Falmouth. 464 m
34. ← Turn left onto Falmouth Connector. 479 m
35. → Turn right onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. 183 m
36. • Bear left onto Falmouth Back Road. 296 m
37. ← Turn left onto Gabriel Road. 37 m
38. Show all 37 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Lachute – Falmouth

Indicative estimates based on ~902 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 Lachute to Falmouth

The straight-line distance between Lachute (Quebec) and Falmouth (Nova Scotia) is about 797.9 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: Lachute – Falmouth

The journey from Lachute to Falmouth covers roughly 902 km on the road, equal to 797.9 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 Lachute (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6500° N, -74.3333° E. The destination is Falmouth (Nova Scotia), at 44.9967° N, -64.1634° E.

Practical tips for the Lachute – Falmouth drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Falmouth in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands.

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 902 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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