Route from Saint-Célestin to Port Hawkesbury

Distance from Saint-Célestin to Port Hawkesbury

The straight-line distance between Saint-Célestin and Port Hawkesbury is 858.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 970 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 47 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Célestin – Port Hawkesbury

Driving directions from Saint-Célestin to Port Hawkesbury

The map shows the locations of Saint-Célestin (A) and Port Hawkesbury (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 Saint-Célestin to Port Hawkesbury

Real distance: 1,207.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 35 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rue Arpin. 174 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Marquis. 271 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Houde/226. Continue on 226. 900 m
4. → Turn right onto 55. 18.7 km
5. • Keep left to take 955. 1.3 km
6. • Keep right to take exit 145-E onto 20 Est toward Québec. 1.1 km
7. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Québec. 289.3 km
8. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
9. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.8 km
10. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
11. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
12. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
13. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
14. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
15. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
16. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
17. • Keep right to stay on NS 4. 4.1 km
18. • Bear right. 228 m
19. • Bear right onto Granville Street. 875 m
20. → Turn right onto MacSween Street. 23 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Saint-Célestin – Port Hawkesbury

Indicative estimates based on ~970 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 Saint-Célestin to Port Hawkesbury

The straight-line distance between Saint-Célestin (Quebec) and Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia) is about 858.2 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: Saint-Célestin – Port Hawkesbury

From Saint-Célestin to Port Hawkesbury the estimated road distance is roughly 970 km (858.2 km straight line). The trip connects Quebec to Nova Scotia and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Saint-Célestin (Quebec) — coordinates 46.2167° N, -72.4333° E. The destination is Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia), at 45.6153° N, -61.3642° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Célestin – Port Hawkesbury drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Port Hawkesbury in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Fredericton (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 970 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 Saint-Célestin – Port Hawkesbury route

These cities are near the direct route between Saint-Célestin and Port Hawkesbury. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Célestin → Fredericton · Saint-Célestin → North Devon · Saint-Célestin → Marysville

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