Route from Plessisville to Canning

Distance from Plessisville to Canning

The straight-line distance between Plessisville and Canning is 583 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 659 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Plessisville – Canning

Driving directions from Plessisville to Canning

The map shows the locations of Plessisville (A) and Canning (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 Plessisville to Canning

Real distance: 1,140.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 23 min

1. • Drive northwest on Avenue du Collège. 275 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Jean. 2.2 km
3. ← Turn left onto Route 265 Nord/265. Continue on 265. 18.5 km
4. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 246.9 km
5. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
6. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
7. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
8. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
11. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 22.9 km
12. • Keep left to stay on NS 101/Highway 101 toward Greenwich/Port Williams/Canning Wolfville/Yarmouth. 9.1 km
13. • Take exit 11 toward 1/358/Greenwich/Port Williams. 404 m
14. → Turn right onto Greenwich Connector. 11.3 km
15. ← Turn left onto Chapel Street. 191 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Plessisville – Canning

Indicative estimates based on ~659 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 Plessisville to Canning

The straight-line distance between Plessisville (Quebec) and Canning (Nova Scotia) is about 583 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: Plessisville – Canning

The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia: from Plessisville to Canning you cover roughly 659 km on the road (geometric distance 583 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Plessisville (Quebec) — coordinates 46.2167° N, -71.7833° E. The destination is Canning (Nova Scotia), at 45.1600° N, -64.4289° E.

Practical tips for the Plessisville – Canning drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Canning 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 659 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 Plessisville – Canning route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Plessisville → Woodstock · Plessisville → Saint Stephen · Plessisville → Centreville

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