Route from Thurso to Burks Falls

Distance from Thurso to Burks Falls

The straight-line distance between Thurso and Burks Falls is 323.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 365 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 4 min.

Trip cost and route type: Thurso – Burks Falls

Driving directions from Thurso to Burks Falls

The map shows the locations of Thurso (A) and Burks Falls (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 Thurso to Burks Falls

Real distance: 422.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 38 min

1. • Drive west on Rue Victoria/148. Continue on 148. 15.1 km
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Pierre. 116 m
3. ← Turn left onto Chemin du Quai. 2.0 km
4. • Take the Ferry. 643 m
5. • Drive southwest on Cameron Street/rue Cameron/35. 324 m
6. → Turn right onto Regional Road 174/Route régionale 174/174. 9.4 km
7. • Keep left to stay on 174/Regional Road 174/Route régionale 174. 107.7 km
8. ← Turn left onto Bruce Street/CR 20. 3.1 km
9. → Turn right onto Stewart Street/60. Continue on 60. 20.6 km
10. → Turn right onto Queen Street/60. Continue on 60. 7.5 km
11. ← Turn left onto Highway 60/60. Continue on 60. 219.1 km
12. → Take the 11 ramp toward Highway 11 North/North Bay. 33.5 km
13. • Take exit 257 onto Ferguson Road toward Burk's Falls/Magnetawan. 829 m
14. → Turn right onto Ontario Street/520. 227 m
15. → Turn right onto First Avenue. 644 m
16. • Bear right onto Main Street. 632 m
17. → Turn right onto John Street. 262 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Thurso – Burks Falls

Indicative estimates based on ~365 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 Thurso to Burks Falls

The straight-line distance between Thurso (Quebec) and Burks Falls (Ontario) is about 323.3 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: Thurso – Burks Falls

How far is Thurso from Burks Falls? The road estimate is around 365 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 4 min. The route connects Quebec to Ontario — 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 Thurso (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5969° N, -75.2433° E. The destination is Burks Falls (Ontario), at 45.6167° N, -79.4000° E.

Practical tips for the Thurso – Burks Falls drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Burks Falls in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Pembroke (Ontario).

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 365 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Thurso → Pembroke · Thurso → Petawawa · Thurso → Cobden

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