Route from Centreville to Sydney Mines

Distance from Centreville to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Centreville and Sydney Mines is 576.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 651 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 14 min.

Trip cost and route type: Centreville – Sydney Mines

Driving directions from Centreville to Sydney Mines

The map shows the locations of Centreville (A) and Sydney Mines (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 Centreville to Sydney Mines

Real distance: 785.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 7 min

1. • Drive southeast on Station Road. 197 m
2. ← Turn left onto Central Street/NB 110. Continue on NB 110. 5.2 km
3. → Turn right to take the NB 2 ramp. 126.7 km
4. • Keep right to stay on TCH. 234.9 km
5. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
6. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
7. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
8. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
9. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
10. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
11. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 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. 40 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 91.6 km
15. • Take exit 20W. 4.6 km
16. → Turn right onto Shore Road/NS 305. 315 m
17. Show all 16 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Centreville – Sydney Mines

Indicative estimates based on ~651 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 Centreville to Sydney Mines

The straight-line distance between Centreville (New Brunswick) and Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) is about 576.1 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: Centreville – Sydney Mines

The trip from Centreville to Sydney Mines covers about 651 km on the road (576.1 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia 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 Centreville (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.4330° N, -67.7170° E. The destination is Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia), at 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E.

Practical tips for the Centreville – Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Wellington (Prince Edward Island).

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 651 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 Centreville – Sydney Mines route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Centreville → Wellington · Centreville → Miscouche · Centreville → Abrams Village

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