Halifax to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.8 miles 789.8 km · straight line
707.7 miles actual route 1139 km · driving distance
15h 10min estimated drive time
CAD 115 - CAD 141 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Halifax from Montreal?

The distance from Halifax to Montreal is 490.8 miles (789.8 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located W of Halifax. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.7 miles, taking about 15h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in Canada — Halifax in Nova Scotia and Montreal in Quebec.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Halifax and Montreal. 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 Halifax to Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 10min CAD 115 - CAD 141 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 12min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~14h 25min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Halifax & Montreal

Quick Facts

Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
0m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM