How far is it from Saanich, BC, to Nelson, BC, ?

The distance between Saanich, BC, and Nelson, BC, is 737 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Saanich, BC, to Nelson, BC, ?

The drive from Saanich, BC, to Nelson, BC, takes approximately 11 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Saanich, BC, to Nelson, BC, ?

The fastest route from Saanich, BC, to Nelson, BC, covers 737 km with a driving time of approximately 11 h 20 min.

Which direction is Nelson, BC from Saanich, BC?

Nelson, BC lies roughly to the east of Saanich, BC.

Which roads does the route from Saanich, BC to Nelson, BC follow?

The drive from Saanich, BC to Nelson, BC mainly follows 1, CN 3, 3. The longest single stretch is 222 km on CN 3.

Which towns do you pass between Saanich, BC and Nelson, BC?

Towns on the route from Saanich, BC to Nelson, BC include Surrey, Kent, Princeton, Oliver, Castlegar.

Saanich, BC Nelson, BC

Distance: 737 kmDuration: 11 h 20 min

Driving from Saanich, BC to Nelson, BC takes about 11 h 20 min via CN 3. The distance is 737 km. The straight-line distance is 459 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ferndale, WA, Osoyoos, BC. Driving directions

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Driving directions50 · 737 km

1 Depart right onto Caen Road 50 m
2 Turn left onto Quadra Street 276 m
3 Take ramp slightly right 642 m
4 Merge slightly left onto Patricia Bay Highway 24 km
5 Keep slightly left 25 m
6 Keep slightly left 346 m
7 Take ramp right 154 m
8 Keep slightly left 15 m
9 Turn slightly right 100 m
10 Turn straight onto Berth 2 approach 48 km
11 Take ramp straight 290 m
12 Continue straight onto Ferry Causeway 683 m
13 Continue straight onto Highway 17 13 km

14 Take exit slightly right 264 m
15 Keep slightly right 725 m
16 Merge slightly left onto Highway 99 4 km
17 Take exit slightly right 174 m
18 Turn left onto Ladner Trunk Road 5 km
19 Continue straight onto Highway 10 11 km
20 Continue straight onto 56 Avenue 6 km
21 Continue straight onto Langley Bypass 4 km
22 Turn left onto Glover Road 4 km
23 Turn right onto Springbrook Road 3 km
24 Continue straight onto 232 Street 254 m
25 Take exit slightly right 143 m
26 Merge slightly left onto 72 Avenue 303 m
27 Take exit straight 443 m
28 Merge slightly left onto Trans-Canada Highway 104 km
29 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 7 km
30 Keep slightly right onto Crowsnest Highway 194 km
31 Turn left onto 2nd Avenue 431 m
32 Take exit slightly right onto Crowsnest Highway 47 km
33 Continue straight onto Main Street 2 km
34 Continue right onto Main Street 266 m
35 Continue straight onto Main Street 3 km
36 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 81 km
37 Continue straight onto Dundee Street 244 m
38 Turn left onto South Copper Avenue 2 km
39 Turn slightly right onto Crowsnest Highway 186 m
40 Continue straight onto North Government Street 975 m
41 Turn straight onto Crowsnest Highway 37 km
42 Continue straight onto Central Avenue 4 km
43 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 95 km
44 Take exit slightly right 218 m
45 Continue slightly right onto Highway 3A 42 km
46 Continue straight onto Ymir Road 315 m
47 Continue straight onto Vernon Street 525 m
48 Turn left onto Ward Street 112 m
49 Continue straight onto Front Street 2 km
50 Arrive left onto Anderson Street

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The return trip from Nelson, BC to Saanich, BC covers roughly the same distance, 737 km.

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Nelson, BC → Salmo, BC43 km · 40 min Nelson, BC → Ootischenia, BC45 km · 45 min Nelson, BC → Fruitvale, BC70 km · 1 h 5 min Nelson, BC → Rossland, BC79 km · 1 h 15 min Nelson, BC → Castlegar, BC45 km · 45 min Nelson, BC → Trail, BC71 km · 1 h 10 min

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How far is it from Saanich, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Saanich, BC, {fromState} and Nelson, BC, {toState} is 737 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Saanich, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Saanich, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} takes approximately 11 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Saanich, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Saanich, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} covers 737 km with a driving time of approximately 11 h 20 min.
Which direction is Nelson, BC from Saanich, BC?: Nelson, BC lies roughly to the east of Saanich, BC.
Which roads does the route from Saanich, BC to Nelson, BC follow?: The drive from Saanich, BC to Nelson, BC mainly follows 1, CN 3, 3. The longest single stretch is 222 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Saanich, BC and Nelson, BC?: Towns on the route from Saanich, BC to Nelson, BC include Surrey, Kent, Princeton, Oliver, Castlegar.

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