Route from Thetford Mines to Lakeville

Distance from Thetford Mines to Lakeville

The straight-line distance between Thetford Mines and Lakeville is 528.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 597 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Thetford Mines – Lakeville

Driving directions from Thetford Mines to Lakeville

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

Real distance: 1,162.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 54 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. 42.3 km
16. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
19. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 22.9 km
20. • Keep left to stay on NS 101/Highway 101 toward Greenwich/Port Williams/Canning Wolfville/Yarmouth. 23.0 km
21. • Take exit 14 toward Annapolis Valley/First Nations. 504 m
22. ← Turn left onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. 9.4 km
23. → Turn right onto Black Rock Road. 293 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Thetford Mines – Lakeville

Indicative estimates based on ~597 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 Lakeville

The straight-line distance between Thetford Mines (Quebec) and Lakeville (Nova Scotia) is about 528.3 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: Thetford Mines – Lakeville

Planning a trip from Thetford Mines to Lakeville means budgeting around 597 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 6 h 38 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Thetford Mines (Quebec) — coordinates 46.1000° N, -71.3000° E. The destination is Lakeville (Nova Scotia), at 45.0513° N, -64.6781° E.

Practical tips for the Thetford Mines – Lakeville drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Lakeville 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 597 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 – Lakeville route

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

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