Route from Fredericton to Annapolis Royal

Distance from Fredericton to Annapolis Royal

The straight-line distance between Fredericton and Annapolis Royal is 161.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 194 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 10 min.

Trip cost and route type: Fredericton – Annapolis Royal

Driving directions from Fredericton to Annapolis Royal

The map shows the locations of Fredericton (A) and Annapolis Royal (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 Fredericton to Annapolis Royal

Real distance: 219.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 24 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rue York Street/York Street/Rue York. 182 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue King Street/King Street/Rue King. 403 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Regent Street/Regent Street/Rue Regent/NB 102. Continue on Rue Regent Street/Regent Street/Rue Regent. 2.9 km
4. ← Turn left onto NB 7. 21.1 km
5. • Take exit 306 onto 7 toward Saint John. 69.8 km
6. • Keep left to stay on NB 7. 6.1 km
7. • Keep left to take 1 East toward Saint John. 7.0 km
8. • Take exit 120. 356 m
9. • Bear right onto Ludlow Street. 86 m
10. ← Turn left onto King Street West. 174 m
11. → Turn right onto Market Place. 639 m
12. → Turn right onto Saint John Street. 490 m
13. ← Turn left onto Lancaster Street. 880 m
14. • Take the Digby-Saint John Ferry. 71.9 km
15. • Drive northwest on Shore Road/303. 5.7 km
16. → Turn right onto Warwick Street/NS 303. 2.4 km
17. ↺ Enter Highway 1/Trunk 1 and take the 3rd exit onto NS 1. 127 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NS 101/Highway 101. 8.2 km
19. • Take exit 23 onto NS 1 toward Deep Brook/Cornwallis/Clementsport. 20.7 km
20. → Turn right toward Annapolis Royal. 50 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Fredericton – Annapolis Royal

Indicative estimates based on ~194 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 Fredericton to Annapolis Royal

The straight-line distance between Fredericton (New Brunswick) and Annapolis Royal (Nova Scotia) is about 161.9 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: Fredericton – Annapolis Royal

Driving directions from Fredericton to Annapolis Royal: estimated road distance 194 km, indicative time about 2 h 10 min by car. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Fredericton (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.9636° N, -66.6431° E. The destination is Annapolis Royal (Nova Scotia), at 44.7417° N, -65.5153° E.

Practical tips for the Fredericton – Annapolis Royal 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 Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near East Riverside (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 194 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 Fredericton – Annapolis Royal route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Fredericton → East Riverside · Fredericton → Saint John · Fredericton → Kingshurst

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