Route from Pointe-au-Père to Sydney Mines

Distance from Pointe-au-Père to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Pointe-au-Père and Sydney Mines is 670.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 758 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Pointe-au-Père – Sydney Mines

Driving directions from Pointe-au-Père to Sydney Mines

The map shows the locations of Pointe-au-Père (A) and Sydney Mines (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 Pointe-au-Père to Sydney Mines

Real distance: 971.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 4 min

1. • Drive east on Rue du Phare. 2.5 km
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Sainte-Anne/132. Continue on 132. 18.8 km
3. → Turn right onto Route Flavie-Drapeau/132. 2.6 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boulevard Benoît-Gaboury/132. 33 m
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Boulevard Benoît-Gaboury/132. Continue on 132. 70.3 km
6. → Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Benoît Est/132. Continue on 132. 77.3 km
7. → Turn right onto Pont Matapédia. 467 m
8. ← Turn left onto Route 11/NB 11. 16.6 km
9. → Turn right onto Beauvista Drive. 1.0 km
10. → Turn right onto Chemin Val d'Amour. 659 m
11. ← Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 23.2 km
12. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 85.2 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 204.6 km
14. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 49.3 km
15. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
16. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
17. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
18. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
19. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
20. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
21. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
22. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
24. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 91.6 km
25. • Take exit 20W. 4.6 km
26. → Turn right onto Shore Road/NS 305. 300 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Pointe-au-Père – Sydney Mines

Indicative estimates based on ~758 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 Pointe-au-Père to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Pointe-au-Père (Quebec) and Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) is about 670.7 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: Pointe-au-Père – Sydney Mines

Looking for directions from Pointe-au-Père to Sydney Mines? The estimated road distance is 758 km (670.7 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 8 h 25 min. 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. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Pointe-au-Père (Quebec) — coordinates 48.5167° N, -68.4667° E. The destination is Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia), at 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E.

Practical tips for the Pointe-au-Père – Sydney Mines drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Sydney Mines in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Sheila (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 758 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 Pointe-au-Père – Sydney Mines route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Pointe-au-Père → Sheila · Pointe-au-Père → Tracadie · Pointe-au-Père → Shippegan

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