Route from Saint-Élie to Baddeck

Distance from Saint-Élie to Baddeck

The straight-line distance between Saint-Élie and Baddeck is 937.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1060 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 46 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Élie – Baddeck

Driving directions from Saint-Élie to Baddeck

The map shows the locations of Saint-Élie (A) and Baddeck (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-Élie to Baddeck

Real distance: 1,343.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 28 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rue Déziel. 126 m
2. → Turn right onto 5e Rang. 94 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Louis/351. 415 m
4. ← Turn left onto Avenue Principale/351. 12.7 km
5. ← Turn left onto Chemin des Dalles. 7.2 km
6. → Take the 55 ramp. 14.6 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 55/Autoroute de l'Énergie. 4.2 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 55. 36.7 km
9. • Keep left to take 955. 1.3 km
10. • Keep right to take exit 145-E onto 20 Est toward Québec. 1.1 km
11. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Québec. 289.3 km
12. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
13. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.8 km
14. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 486 m
15. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
16. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
17. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
18. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
19. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
20. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
21. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 36.1 km
23. → Turn right onto Route 205/205. 127 m
24. ← Turn left onto Shore Road/205. 2.2 km
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Saint-Élie – Baddeck

Indicative estimates based on ~1060 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-Élie to Baddeck

The straight-line distance between Saint-Élie (Quebec) and Baddeck (Nova Scotia) is about 937.8 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-Élie – Baddeck

The distance from Saint-Élie to Baddeck is estimated at 1060 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 937.8 km straight line. It is 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. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Saint-Élie (Quebec) — coordinates 46.4950° N, -72.9605° E. The destination is Baddeck (Nova Scotia), at 46.1013° N, -60.7549° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Élie – Baddeck drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Baddeck 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 1060 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-Élie – Baddeck route

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

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

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