Route from Campbellton to Freshwater

Distance from Campbellton to Freshwater

The straight-line distance between Campbellton and Freshwater is 1003.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1134 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 36 min.

Trip cost and route type: Campbellton – Freshwater

Driving directions from Campbellton to Freshwater

The map shows the locations of Campbellton (A) and Freshwater (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 Campbellton to Freshwater

Real distance: 1,829.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 29 h 16 min

1. • Drive east on Roseberry Street/Rue Roseberry/NB 134. 55 m
2. → Turn right onto Andrew Street. 738 m
3. ← Turn left onto Dover Street/Rue Dover. 204 m
4. → Turn right onto Village Avenue. 509 m
5. → Turn right onto Lily Lake Road. 288 m
6. ← Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 20.0 km
7. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 85.2 km
8. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 204.6 km
9. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 300.3 km
10. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
11. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
12. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
15. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
16. • Drive northwest on 1. 816.5 km
17. • Keep right to take exit 28 toward Whitbourne. 433 m
18. ← Turn left onto 81. 18.5 km
19. → Turn right toward Tilton/Bay Roberts. 17.6 km
20. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 14.6 km
21. → Turn right onto Powell Drive. 3.0 km
22. ← Turn left onto Capt Frank's Lane. 685 m
23. ← Turn left onto Lily Pond Road. 150 m
24. → Turn right onto Long's Hill. 689 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Campbellton – Freshwater

Indicative estimates based on ~1134 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 Campbellton to Freshwater

The straight-line distance between Campbellton (New Brunswick) and Freshwater (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 1003.9 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: Campbellton – Freshwater

The trip from Campbellton to Freshwater covers about 1134 km on the road (1003.9 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects New Brunswick to Newfoundland and Labrador and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Campbellton (New Brunswick) — coordinates 48.0050° N, -66.6731° E. The destination is Freshwater (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.7500° N, -53.2000° E.

Practical tips for the Campbellton – Freshwater 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 Freshwater in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near New Waterford (Nova Scotia).

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 1134 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Campbellton → New Waterford

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