Route from Les Écureuils to Amherst

Distance from Les Écureuils to Amherst

The straight-line distance between Les Écureuils and Amherst is 584.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 660 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: Les Écureuils – Amherst

Driving directions from Les Écureuils to Amherst

The map shows the locations of Les Écureuils (A) and Amherst (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 Les Écureuils to Amherst

Real distance: 850.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 35 min

1. • Drive west on Rue Piché. 24 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Auger. 218 m
3. → Turn right onto Route 138/138. 908 m
4. → Turn right onto 2e Rang. 24 m
5. → Take the 40 ramp. 32.3 km
6. • Take exit 305-S onto 540 Sud/20/Autoroute Duplessis Sud toward Pont Pierre-Laporte. 4.3 km
7. • Keep right to take exit 9 onto 73 Sud/20 toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Montréal. 4.0 km
8. • Keep left to take exit 131-E onto 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 793 m
9. • Keep right to take exit 314 onto Chemin du Sault. 482 m
10. • Keep left to take Chemin du Sault. 340 m
11. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 184.5 km
12. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
13. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.9 km
14. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
15. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
16. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. Continue on NS 2. 4.1 km
17. → Turn right onto Victoria Street East/NS 6/Trunk 6. Continue on NS 6/Trunk 6. 835 m
18. ← Turn left onto Hickman Street. 183 m
19. → Turn right onto Anson Avenue. 1.0 km
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Les Écureuils – Amherst

Indicative estimates based on ~660 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 Les Écureuils to Amherst

The straight-line distance between Les Écureuils (Quebec) and Amherst (Nova Scotia) is about 584.5 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: Les Écureuils – Amherst

The distance from Les Écureuils to Amherst is estimated at 660 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 584.5 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Quebec to Nova Scotia. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Les Écureuils (Quebec) — coordinates 46.6833° N, -71.7167° E. The destination is Amherst (Nova Scotia), at 45.8167° N, -64.2167° E.

Practical tips for the Les Écureuils – Amherst drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Amherst in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Centreville (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 660 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 Les Écureuils – Amherst route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Les Écureuils → Centreville · Les Écureuils → Woodstock · Les Écureuils → Bath

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