Route from Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Pictou

Distance from Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Pictou

The straight-line distance between Notre-Dame-des-Prairies and Pictou is 830.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 938 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 26 min.

Trip cost and route type: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Pictou

Driving directions from Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Pictou

The map shows the locations of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (A) and Pictou (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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Pictou

Real distance: 1,200.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 48 min

1. • Drive northeast on Avenue des Pervenches. 235 m
2. → Turn right onto Rang Sainte-Julie. 662 m
3. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Antonio-Barrette. 598 m
4. ← Turn left onto 131/Route 131. 789 m
5. → Turn right onto Rang de la Deuxième Chaloupe. 9.5 km
6. ← Turn left onto Route 158/158. Continue on 158. 7.0 km
7. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. 20 m
8. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. Continue on 158. 4.9 km
9. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 53.7 km
10. • Keep right to stay on 40 toward Trois-Rivières/Centre-Ville/Québec. 3.3 km
11. • Keep left to take 55. 36.7 km
12. • Keep left to take 955. 1.3 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 145-E onto 20 Est toward Québec. 1.1 km
14. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Québec. 289.3 km
15. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
16. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.8 km
17. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 486 m
18. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
19. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
20. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 159.6 km
21. • Take exit 22 onto 106 toward Pictou/PEI Ferry. 12.4 km
22. ↺ Enter Pictou Rotary and take the 1st exit onto West River Road. 892 m
23. ← Turn left onto Alfred Street. 67 m
24. → Turn right onto Cottage Street. 621 m
25. → Turn right onto Patterson Street. 83 m
26. ← Turn left. 46 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Pictou

Indicative estimates based on ~938 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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Pictou

The straight-line distance between Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (Quebec) and Pictou (Nova Scotia) is about 830.5 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: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Pictou

How far is Notre-Dame-des-Prairies from Pictou? The road estimate is around 938 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 26 min. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (Quebec) — coordinates 46.0500° N, -73.4333° E. The destination is Pictou (Nova Scotia), at 45.6814° N, -62.7119° E.

Practical tips for the Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Pictou drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Pictou 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 938 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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Pictou route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies → Woodstock · Notre-Dame-des-Prairies → Centreville · Notre-Dame-des-Prairies → Bath

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