Route from Dalhousie to Seal Cove

Distance from Dalhousie to Seal Cove

The straight-line distance between Dalhousie and Seal Cove is 994 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1123 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 29 min.

Trip cost and route type: Dalhousie – Seal Cove

Driving directions from Dalhousie to Seal Cove

The map shows the locations of Dalhousie (A) and Seal Cove (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 Seal Cove

Real distance: 1,806.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 28 h 56 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. 31.2 km
14. • Take exit 35 onto Salmonier Line toward Saint Mary's. 478 m
15. ← Turn left onto Salmonier Line/90. 6.8 km
16. → Turn right onto Conception Bay Highway/60. 1.3 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Conception Bay Highway. 7.2 km
18. ← Turn left onto Seal Cove Road. 3.4 km
19. • Make a sharp left onto Dowdens Road. 103 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Dalhousie – Seal Cove

Indicative estimates based on ~1123 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 Seal Cove

The straight-line distance between Dalhousie (New Brunswick) and Seal Cove (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 994 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 – Seal Cove

Looking for directions from Dalhousie to Seal Cove? The estimated road distance is 1123 km (994 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 12 h 29 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects New Brunswick to Newfoundland and Labrador. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Dalhousie (New Brunswick) — coordinates 48.0660° N, -66.3690° E. The destination is Seal Cove (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.4667° N, -53.0833° E.

Practical tips for the Dalhousie – Seal Cove 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 Seal Cove 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 1123 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 – Seal Cove route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Dalhousie → New Waterford · Dalhousie → Dominion · Dalhousie → Sydney Mines

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