Charlottetown to Halifax: Road Trip Guide & Distance

111.9 miles 180.1 km · straight line
202.7 miles actual route 326.2 km · driving distance
4h 13min estimated drive time
CAD 33 - CAD 40 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
191° SSW bearing direction

How far is Charlottetown from Halifax?

The distance from Charlottetown to Halifax is 111.9 miles (180.1 km) as the crow flies. Halifax is located SSW of Charlottetown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 202.7 miles, taking about 4h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in Canada — Charlottetown in Prince Edward Island and Halifax in Nova Scotia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottetown and Halifax. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlottetown to Halifax

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 13min CAD 33 - CAD 40 Flexible stops
Bus ~5h 4min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~4h 0min $24–$71* Comfort

Quick Facts

Charlottetown
46.24°N, 63.13°W
America/Halifax
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Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 222.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM