Route from Bathurst to Fortune

Distance from Bathurst to Fortune

The straight-line distance between Bathurst and Fortune is 742.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 839 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bathurst – Fortune

Driving directions from Bathurst to Fortune

The map shows the locations of Bathurst (A) and Fortune (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Bathurst to Fortune

Real distance: 1,801.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 29 h 13 min

1. • Drive west on St. George Street/Rue St.-George. 15 m
2. ← Turn left onto Murray Avenue/Avenue Murray/NB 134. Continue on NB 134. 2.0 km
3. → Turn right onto Miramichi Avenue/NB 134. 1.6 km
4. → Take the NB 11 ramp. 494 m
5. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 670 m
6. • Take the 8 South / 8 sud exit toward Miramichi. 205.0 km
7. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 300.3 km
8. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
9. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
10. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
13. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
14. • Drive northwest on 1. 742.6 km
15. → Turn right onto Burin Peninsula Highway/210. Continue on 210. 143.4 km
16. → Turn right onto Columbia Drive/210. 60.2 km
17. ← Turn left onto Temple Street. 135 m
18. ← Turn left onto Kelly Place. 16 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Bathurst – Fortune

Indicative estimates based on ~839 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Bathurst to Fortune

The straight-line distance between Bathurst (New Brunswick) and Fortune (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 742.3 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Bathurst – Fortune

Planning a trip from Bathurst to Fortune means budgeting around 839 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 9 h 19 min by car. The route connects New Brunswick to Newfoundland and Labrador and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Bathurst (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.6200° N, -65.6500° E. The destination is Fortune (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.0722° N, -55.8243° E.

Practical tips for the Bathurst – Fortune drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in New Brunswick — a province forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines — and reaches Fortune in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 839 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Bathurst – Fortune route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Bathurst → Cap-aux-Meules · Bathurst → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · Bathurst → Sydney Mines

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