Route from Dalhousie to Paradise

Distance from Dalhousie to Paradise

The straight-line distance between Dalhousie and Paradise is 1009 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1140 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 40 min.

Trip cost and route type: Dalhousie – Paradise

Driving directions from Dalhousie to Paradise

The map shows the locations of Dalhousie (A) and Paradise (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 Dalhousie to Paradise

Real distance: 1,831.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 29 h 9 min

1. • Drive south on Renfrew Street/Rue Renfrew/NB 134. 4.9 km
2. ← Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 3.9 km
3. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 80.9 km
4. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 204.6 km
5. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 300.3 km
6. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
7. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
8. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
11. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
12. • Drive northwest on 1. 816.5 km
13. • Keep left to take 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 73.2 km
14. • Take exit 43 onto Topsail Road toward Paradise-Mount Pearl. 314 m
15. ← Turn left onto Topsail Road. 1.7 km
16. → Turn right onto Heightview Drive. 191 m
17. Show all 16 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Dalhousie – Paradise

Indicative estimates based on ~1140 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 Dalhousie to Paradise

The straight-line distance between Dalhousie (New Brunswick) and Paradise (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 1009 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: Dalhousie – Paradise

The journey from Dalhousie to Paradise covers roughly 1140 km on the road, equal to 1009 km straight line. The trip connects New Brunswick to Newfoundland and Labrador and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Dalhousie (New Brunswick) — coordinates 48.0660° N, -66.3690° E. The destination is Paradise (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.5333° N, -52.8667° E.

Practical tips for the Dalhousie – Paradise 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 Paradise 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 1140 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 Dalhousie – Paradise route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Dalhousie → New Waterford · Dalhousie → Curling · Dalhousie → Dominion

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