Route from Thetford Mines to Enfield

Distance from Thetford Mines to Enfield

The straight-line distance between Thetford Mines and Enfield is 617.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 698 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 45 min.

Trip cost and route type: Thetford Mines – Enfield

Driving directions from Thetford Mines to Enfield

The map shows the locations of Thetford Mines (A) and Enfield (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 Thetford Mines to Enfield

Real distance: 1,062.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 21 min

1. • Drive northwest on Rue Charest. 55 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Simoneau. 502 m
3. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Ouellet. 1.0 km
4. → Turn right onto Boulevard Frontenac Est/112. Continue on 112. 45.5 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/173. 164 m
6. ← Turn left onto Rue Jacob. 2.6 km
7. → Turn right to take the 73 ramp. 19.6 km
8. • Take exit 101 onto 173 toward Scott/Saint-Bernard/Sainte-Claire/Saint-Henri. 779 m
9. → Turn right onto Route du Président-Kennedy/173. 21.7 km
10. ← Turn left onto Rue Commerciale/173. 1.0 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route du Président-Kennedy/173. 11.3 km
12. → Take the 20 ramp. 173.7 km
13. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
14. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
15. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 59.4 km
16. • Take exit 7 onto 2 toward Enfield/Oakfield/Wellington. 356 m
17. • Take exit 7 on the left onto 2 toward Enfield/Oakfield/Wellington. 240 m
18. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2/Trunk 2. 182 m
19. • Take exit 7 on the left onto 102 North toward Elmsdale/Truro. 2.8 km
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Thetford Mines – Enfield

Indicative estimates based on ~698 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 Thetford Mines to Enfield

The straight-line distance between Thetford Mines (Quebec) and Enfield (Nova Scotia) is about 617.7 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: Thetford Mines – Enfield

How far is Thetford Mines from Enfield? The road estimate is around 698 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 45 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 Thetford Mines (Quebec) — coordinates 46.1000° N, -71.3000° E. The destination is Enfield (Nova Scotia), at 44.9502° N, -63.5390° E.

Practical tips for the Thetford Mines – Enfield drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Enfield in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Saint Stephen (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 698 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 Thetford Mines – Enfield route

These cities are near the direct route between Thetford Mines and Enfield. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Thetford Mines → Saint Stephen · Thetford Mines → Saint Andrews · Thetford Mines → Woodstock

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