Route from Bathurst to Alberton

Distance from Bathurst to Alberton

The straight-line distance between Bathurst and Alberton is 149.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 179 km, with an indicative drive time of 1 h 59 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bathurst – Alberton

Driving directions from Bathurst to Alberton

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

Real distance: 386.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 2 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. 191.7 km
7. • Take exit 1 toward 133/132/15 East/133. 625 m
8. → Turn right toward Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard/Shediac/Scoudouc. 589 m
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 132/15/Scoudouc. 859 m
10. ← Turn left to take the 15 East/15 Est ramp toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 46.6 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 234 m
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
13. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 47.7 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Western Road/2. 12.3 km
21. → Turn right onto Dock Road/150. 6.2 km
22. ← Turn left onto Main Street/152. 461 m
23. → Turn right. 42 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Bathurst – Alberton

Indicative estimates based on ~179 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 Alberton

The straight-line distance between Bathurst (New Brunswick) and Alberton (Prince Edward Island) is about 149.3 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 – Alberton

How far is Bathurst from Alberton? The road estimate is around 179 km, with an indicative drive time of 1 h 59 min. The route connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Bathurst (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.6200° N, -65.6500° E. The destination is Alberton (Prince Edward Island), at 46.8167° N, -64.0667° E.

Practical tips for the Bathurst – Alberton 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 Alberton in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Sheila (New Brunswick).

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 179 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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