Distance between Fort Nelson BC and Prince George BC
The distance from Fort Nelson to Prince George is 508 miles by road. Road takes approximately 9 hours and 28 minutes and goes through Fort St. John, Muskwa, Taylor, Pine Valley, East Pine, Chetwynd and Summit Lake.
| Shortest distance by air | 338 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 507.7 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 9 h 28 min |
| Fuel amount | 17.3 gal |
| Fuel cost | 67.9 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Fort Nelson | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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97 11 mi, 13 min
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| Muskwa | 11 mi | 13 min | 0.1 gal | |
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97 220 mi, 3 h 58 min
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| Charlie Lake | 231 mi | 4 h 12 min | 7.8 gal | |
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97 6 mi, 06 min
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| Fort St. John | 237 mi | 4 h 18 min | 7.9 gal | |
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97 9 mi, 10 min
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| Taylor | 245 mi | 4 h 29 min | 8.3 gal | |
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97 12 mi, 12 min
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| Pine Valley | 257 mi | 4 h 42 min | 8.7 gal | |
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97 39 mi, 45 min
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| East Pine | 296 mi | 5 h 27 min | 9.5 gal | |
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97 24 mi, 27 min
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| Chetwynd | 321 mi | 5 h 55 min | 10.8 gal | |
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97 166 mi, 3 h 05 min
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| Salmon Valley | 486 mi | 9 h 00 min | 16.1 gal | |
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97 22 mi, 27 min
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| Prince George | 508 mi | 9 h 28 min | 16.9 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Fort Nelson to Prince George?
Fuel cost: 67.9 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 507.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Fort Nelson to Prince George?
Driving time: 9 h 28 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 356 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 6 h 21 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 min
- 135 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 h 42 min
- 10 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 13 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 6 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Fort Nelson to Prince George by land?
The distance between Fort Nelson and Prince George is 507.7 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Fort Nelson and Prince George respectively.
How far is Fort Nelson to Prince George by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Fort Nelson and Prince George is 338 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Fort Nelson and Prince George respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Fort Nelson from Prince George by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 40 min to cover the distance of 338 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 28 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Fort Nelson to Prince George?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 16 min to cover the distance of 338 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 35 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Fort Nelson and Prince George?
The halfway point between Fort Nelson and Prince George is Pine Valley. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Pine Valley to Fort Nelson is 257 mi and driving will take about 4 h 42 min. The road between Pine Valley and Prince George has length 250 mi and will take approximately 4 h 46 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Fort Nelson in relation to Prince George?
Fort Nelson is located 338 mi north of Prince George.
Fort Nelson has geographic coordinates: latitude 58.80628, longitude -122.69396.
Prince George has geographic coordinates: latitude 53.91728, longitude -122.7475.
Which highway goes from Fort Nelson to Prince George?
The route from Fort Nelson to Prince George follows 97.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 29: 2 mi