Route from Saint-Élie to Falmouth

Distance from Saint-Élie to Falmouth

The straight-line distance between Saint-Élie and Falmouth is 702.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 793 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 49 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Élie – Falmouth

Driving directions from Saint-Élie to Falmouth

The map shows the locations of Saint-Élie (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 Saint-Élie to Falmouth

Real distance: 1,203.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 16 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. 340.4 km
14. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
15. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 28 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
18. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 5.8 km
19. • Take exit 7 toward 1/Falmouth. 464 m
20. ← Turn left onto Falmouth Connector. 479 m
21. → Turn right onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. 183 m
22. • Bear left onto Falmouth Back Road. 296 m
23. ← Turn left onto Gabriel Road. 37 m
24. Show all 23 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 – Falmouth

Indicative estimates based on ~793 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 Falmouth

The straight-line distance between Saint-Élie (Quebec) and Falmouth (Nova Scotia) is about 702.2 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-Élie – Falmouth

The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia: from Saint-Élie to Falmouth you cover roughly 793 km on the road (geometric distance 702.2 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 Saint-Élie (Quebec) — coordinates 46.4950° N, -72.9605° E. The destination is Falmouth (Nova Scotia), at 44.9967° N, -64.1634° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Élie – 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 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 793 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 – Falmouth route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Élie → Woodstock · Saint-Élie → Centreville · Saint-Élie → Bath

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