Route from Valcourt to Lunenburg

Distance from Valcourt to Lunenburg

The straight-line distance between Valcourt and Lunenburg is 641.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 725 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 3 min.

Trip cost and route type: Valcourt – Lunenburg

Driving directions from Valcourt to Lunenburg

The map shows the locations of Valcourt (A) and Lunenburg (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Valcourt to Lunenburg

Real distance: 1,272.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 25 min

1. • Drive east on Rue Bellerive. 104 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Joseph/222. 1.3 km
3. ← Turn left onto Rue de la Montagne/222. 25.8 km
4. → Turn right onto Rue Bridge. 68.0 km
5. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 1.8 km
6. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste Nord/165/263. Continue on 165/263. 10.9 km
7. → Turn right onto Route 162/162/263. 4.8 km
8. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 264.5 km
9. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
10. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
11. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
12. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 12.6 km
13. • Take exit 3 onto 213 toward 2/Bedford. 542 m
14. ← Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road/NS 213. 15.1 km
15. → Take the NS 103 West ramp toward Hubbards/Yarmouth. 55.0 km
16. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 457 m
17. • Take exit 10 onto 3 toward Mahone Bay/Lunenburg. 1.1 km
18. → Turn right onto Highway 3/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 2.8 km
19. • Bear left onto South Main Street/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 9.5 km
20. ← Turn left onto Highway 3/NS 3/NS 332. Continue on NS 332. 1.1 km
21. → Turn right onto Kissing Bridge Road. 60 m
22. → Turn right onto Starr Street. 83 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Valcourt – Lunenburg

Indicative estimates based on ~725 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 Valcourt to Lunenburg

The straight-line distance between Valcourt (Quebec) and Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) is about 641.5 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: Valcourt – Lunenburg

The journey from Valcourt to Lunenburg covers roughly 725 km on the road, equal to 641.5 km straight line. The trip connects Quebec to Nova Scotia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Valcourt (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5000° N, -72.3167° E. The destination is Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), at 44.3833° N, -64.3167° E.

Practical tips for the Valcourt – Lunenburg drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Lunenburg 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 725 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.

Related tools

Cities along the Valcourt – Lunenburg route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Valcourt → Saint Stephen

Related routes

From Valcourt to other cities:

To Lunenburg from other cities:

From Lunenburg to intermediate cities:

All info about Valcourt →  ·  All info about Lunenburg →

Popular routes from Quebec

Most-searched routes from Quebec, ranked by popularity.

All cities of Quebec →

Frequently asked questions: Valcourt – Lunenburg