Route from Scott to Trenton

Distance from Scott to Trenton

The straight-line distance between Scott and Trenton is 657.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 743 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 16 min.

Trip cost and route type: Scott – Trenton

Driving directions from Scott to Trenton

The map shows the locations of Scott (A) and Trenton (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 Scott to Trenton

Real distance: 997.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 5 min

1. • Drive southeast on 73/Autoroute Robert-Cliche. 4.5 km
2. • Take exit 95 onto Route Cameron toward Sainte-Marie (centre-ville)/Sainte-Marguerite/Saint-Elzéar. 739 m
3. ← Turn left onto Route Cameron. 568 m
4. → Turn right to take the 73 ramp. 5.9 km
5. • Take exit 101 onto 173 toward Scott/Saint-Bernard/Sainte-Claire/Saint-Henri. 779 m
6. → Turn right onto Route du Président-Kennedy/173. 21.7 km
7. → Turn right onto Rue Commerciale/218. 873 m
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Route Campagna/218/277. 1.3 km
9. ← Turn left onto Chemin du Trait-Carré/218. 15.6 km
10. → Turn right onto Rang Nord-Est/218. Continue on 218. 8.0 km
11. ← Turn left onto Route 281/281. 733 m
12. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 151.1 km
13. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
14. • Keep right to take TCH. 234.9 km
15. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
16. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
17. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
18. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 159.6 km
19. • Take exit 22 onto 106 toward Pictou/PEI Ferry. 1.7 km
20. • Take exit 1A. 332 m
21. → Turn right onto Mount William Road. 4.2 km
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Trenton Connector. 2.3 km
23. → Turn right onto North Main Street/NS 348. 382 m
24. ← Turn left onto First Street. 54 m
25. → Turn right onto Duchess Avenue. 248 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Scott – Trenton

Indicative estimates based on ~743 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 Scott to Trenton

The straight-line distance between Scott (Quebec) and Trenton (Nova Scotia) is about 657.8 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: Scott – Trenton

The distance from Scott to Trenton is estimated at 743 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 657.8 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 Scott (Quebec) — coordinates 46.5079° N, -71.0666° E. The destination is Trenton (Nova Scotia), at 45.6193° N, -62.6332° E.

Practical tips for the Scott – Trenton drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Trenton 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 743 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 Scott – Trenton route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Scott → Fredericton · Scott → North Devon · Scott → Marysville

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