The drive from Carbonear to Port aux Basques is an 850-kilometer journey. You will travel south on Route 75 and then merge onto the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) heading west across the entire island. The trip takes approximately 9 hours. Port aux Basques is the gateway to Newfoundland, home to the ferry terminal connecting the island to Nova Scotia. The route is well-maintained and offers a scenic drive.
Total Distance: 850 km driving distance; 600 km straight-line distance.
Port aux Basques is the main ferry terminal for the island.
Year-round, but summer offers the best weather for coastal exploration.