Route from Saint-Georges to Louisbourg

Distance from Saint-Georges to Louisbourg

The straight-line distance between Saint-Georges and Louisbourg is 826.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 934 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 22 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Georges – Louisbourg

Driving directions from Saint-Georges to Louisbourg

The map shows the locations of Saint-Georges (A) and Louisbourg (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-Georges to Louisbourg

Real distance: 1,198.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 6 min

1. • Drive northeast on 37e Rue. 441 m
2. → Turn right onto 14e Avenue. 133 m
3. • Bear left onto 38e Rue. 175 m
4. • Bear right onto 12e Avenue. 148 m
5. ← Turn left onto 40e Rue. 212 m
6. → Turn right onto 10e Avenue Thibaudeau. 1.2 km
7. ← Turn left onto Rue du Barrage-Sartigan. 613 m
8. ← Turn left onto 1re Avenue/204. 249 m
9. • Make a sharp right onto Boulevard Lacroix/173. Continue on 173. 41.9 km
10. • Keep right to take Route du Président-Kennedy/173. 1.3 km
11. • Keep right to stay on Route du Président-Kennedy/173. 26.7 km
12. ← Turn left onto Long Pond Road/ME 6/ME 15. Continue on ME 6/ME 15. 76.9 km
13. → Turn right onto Moosehead Lake Road/ME 6/ME 15. Continue on ME 6/ME 15. 41.2 km
14. ← Turn left onto South Main Street/ME 6/ME 15/ME 16/ME 150. Continue on ME 6/ME 15/ME 16. 12.9 km
15. ← Turn left onto North Street/ME 6/ME 16. 83.3 km
16. ← Turn left onto Katahdin Avenue/ME 11. 505 m
17. → Turn right onto Central Street/ME 11/ME 157. Continue on ME 157. 18.2 km
18. ← Turn left to take the I 95 North ramp. 111.3 km
19. • Keep right to take 2 East toward Fredericton. 92.6 km
20. • Keep right to stay on TCH. 234.9 km
21. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
22. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
23. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
24. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
25. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
26. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
27. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
28. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.1 km
30. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
31. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
32. • Drive east on Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
33. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.2 km
34. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 14.9 km
35. • Take the exit. 420 m
36. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Louisbourg Highway/NS 22. 31.2 km
37. ← Turn left onto Lower Warren Street. 102 m
38. → Turn right onto Centre Street. 52 m
39. Show all 38 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Saint-Georges – Louisbourg

Indicative estimates based on ~934 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-Georges to Louisbourg

The straight-line distance between Saint-Georges (Quebec) and Louisbourg (Nova Scotia) is about 826.3 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-Georges – Louisbourg

How far is Saint-Georges from Louisbourg? The road estimate is around 934 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 22 min. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Saint-Georges (Quebec) — coordinates 46.0966° N, -70.6768° E. The destination is Louisbourg (Nova Scotia), at 45.9190° N, -59.9733° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Georges – Louisbourg drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Sussex (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 934 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-Georges – Louisbourg route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Georges → Sussex · Saint-Georges → Riverview · Saint-Georges → Moncton

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