Route from Richmond to Falmouth

Distance from Richmond to Falmouth

The straight-line distance between Richmond and Falmouth is 628.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 710 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 53 min.

Trip cost and route type: Richmond – Falmouth

Driving directions from Richmond to Falmouth

The map shows the locations of Richmond (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 Richmond to Falmouth

Real distance: 1,190.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 58 min

1. • Drive south on Rue Principale Nord/243. 93 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Fair/243. 169 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Gouin/243. 83 m
4. → Turn right onto Route de Windsor/116/143. 1.1 km
5. ← Turn left onto Rue Craig/116. Continue on 116. 37.6 km
6. ← Turn left onto Route Saint-Albert. 9.2 km
7. → Turn right onto Rue Principale. 855 m
8. ← Turn left onto Ancienne autoroute 955. 15.2 km
9. • Take exit 15-E onto 20 Est toward Québec. 1.0 km
10. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Québec. 288.6 km
11. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
12. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
13. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
14. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
17. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 5.8 km
18. • Take exit 7 toward 1/Falmouth. 464 m
19. ← Turn left onto Falmouth Connector. 477 m
20. → Turn right onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. 183 m
21. • Bear left onto Falmouth Back Road. 315 m
22. ← Turn left onto Gabriel Road. 37 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Richmond – Falmouth

Indicative estimates based on ~710 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 Richmond to Falmouth

The straight-line distance between Richmond (Quebec) and Falmouth (Nova Scotia) is about 628.5 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: Richmond – Falmouth

The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia: from Richmond to Falmouth you cover roughly 710 km on the road (geometric distance 628.5 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 Richmond (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6667° N, -72.1500° E. The destination is Falmouth (Nova Scotia), at 44.9967° N, -64.1634° E.

Practical tips for the Richmond – 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. The route also passes near Saint Stephen (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 710 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 Richmond – Falmouth route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Richmond → Saint Stephen · Richmond → Woodstock

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