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

The distance between Nelson, BC and Royston, BC is 522 mi by road.

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

The drive from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC takes approximately 12 h 30 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC covers 522 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 30 min.

Which direction is Royston, BC from Nelson, BC?

Royston, BC lies roughly to the west of Nelson, BC.

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

The drive from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC mainly follows CN 3, 1, 19. The longest single stretch is 291 mi on CN 3.

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

Towns on the route from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC include Grand Forks, Oliver, Princeton, Vancouver, Nanaimo.

Nelson, BC Royston, BC

Distance: 522 miDuration: 12 h 30 min

Driving from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC takes about 12 h 30 min via CN 3. The distance is 522 mi. The straight-line distance is 344 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Osoyoos, BC, White Rock, BC. Driving directions

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Driving directions53 · 522 mi

1 Depart right onto Anderson Street 94 yd
2 Continue straight onto Front Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Vernon Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Ymir Road 1 mi
5 Turn slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn straight onto Highway 3A & 6 5 mi
7 Continue straight onto Highway 3A/6 21 mi
8 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Crowsnest Highway 59 mi
10 Continue straight onto Central Avenue 3 mi
11 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 23 mi
12 Continue straight onto North Government Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 1 mi

14 Continue slightly left onto North Copper Avenue 1 mi
15 Continue right onto Dundee Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 50 mi
17 Continue straight onto Main Street 2 mi
18 Continue left onto Main Street 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 29 mi
20 At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Crowsnest Highway 125 mi
22 Continue straight onto Trans-Canada Highway 71 mi
23 Keep slightly right onto Trans-Canada Highway 18 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn left onto Willingdon Avenue 32 yd
26 Turn left onto Grandview Highway 1 mi
27 Take ramp straight 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left onto Trans-Canada Highway 17 mi
29 Keep slightly right onto Trans-Canada Highway 1 mi
30 Turn slightly right onto Horseshoe Bay Terminal 1 mi
31 Keep slightly left onto Trans-Canada Highway 22 yd
32 Keep slightly left onto Trans-Canada Highway 29 yd
33 Keep slightly left 1 mi
34 Turn straight onto 3 1 mi
35 Turn slightly left 43 yd
36 Merge slightly left onto Trans-Canada Highway 93 yd
37 Keep slightly left onto Berth 2 85 yd
38 Turn straight onto Berth 2 approach 36 mi
39 Turn straight onto Berth 2 1 mi
40 Take exit slightly right 76 yd
41 Turn slightly right onto Brechin Road 1 mi
42 Continue left onto Brechin Road 88 yd
43 Turn straight onto Island Highway North 6 mi
44 Take ramp straight 1 mi
45 Continue straight onto East Island Highway 11 mi
46 Continue straight onto Inland Island Highway 34 mi
47 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
48 Keep slightly right 44 yd
49 Turn straight onto Buckley Bay Road 1 mi
50 Turn left onto South Island Highway 10 mi
51 Turn left onto Royston Road 1 mi
52 Turn left onto Cameron Road 1 mi
53 Arrive left onto Cameron Road

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The return trip from Royston, BC to Nelson, BC covers roughly the same distance, 522 mi.

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How far is it from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC?: The distance between Nelson, BC and Royston, BC is 522 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC?: The drive from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC takes approximately 12 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC?: The fastest route from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC covers 522 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 30 min.
Which direction is Royston, BC from Nelson, BC?: Royston, BC lies roughly to the west of Nelson, BC.
Which roads does the route from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC follow?: The drive from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC mainly follows CN 3, 1, 19. The longest single stretch is 291 mi on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Nelson, BC and Royston, BC?: Towns on the route from Nelson, BC to Royston, BC include Grand Forks, Oliver, Princeton, Vancouver, Nanaimo.

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