Edmonton to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1370.6 miles 2205.8 km · straight line
1625.3 miles actual route 2615.6 km · driving distance
32h 37min estimated drive time
CAD 264 - CAD 324 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Edmonton to Sault Ste. Marie is 1370.6 miles (2205.8 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located E of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1625.3 miles, taking about 32h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in Canada — Edmonton in Alberta and Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edmonton and Sault Ste. Marie. 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 Edmonton to Sault Ste. Marie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 37min CAD 264 - CAD 324 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 8min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~42h 24min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Sault Ste. Marie

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m elevation
Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 457 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM