Route from Bathurst to Enfield

Distance from Bathurst to Enfield

The straight-line distance between Bathurst and Enfield is 338.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 382 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 15 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bathurst – Enfield

Driving directions from Bathurst to Enfield

The map shows the locations of Bathurst (A) and Enfield (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 Enfield

Real distance: 428.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 7 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. 49.3 km
8. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
9. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
10. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
11. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 104.6 km
12. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 59.4 km
13. • Take exit 7 onto 2 toward Enfield/Oakfield/Wellington. 356 m
14. • Take exit 7 on the left onto 2 toward Enfield/Oakfield/Wellington. 240 m
15. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2/Trunk 2. 182 m
16. • Take exit 7 on the left onto 102 North toward Elmsdale/Truro. 2.8 km
17. Show all 16 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Bathurst – Enfield

Indicative estimates based on ~382 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 Enfield

The straight-line distance between Bathurst (New Brunswick) and Enfield (Nova Scotia) is about 338.3 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 – Enfield

The route from Bathurst to Enfield connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia. The straight-line distance is about 338.3 km, with an estimated road distance of 382 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Bathurst (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.6200° N, -65.6500° E. The destination is Enfield (Nova Scotia), at 44.9502° N, -63.5390° E.

Practical tips for the Bathurst – Enfield 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 Enfield in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Pointe-du-Chêne (New Brunswick).

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 382 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 – Enfield route

These cities are near the direct route between Bathurst and Enfield. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Bathurst → Pointe-du-Chêne · Bathurst → Saint-Antoine · Bathurst → Moncton

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