Route from Grand Falls to Alberton

Distance from Grand Falls to Alberton

The straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Alberton is 279.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 316 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 31 min.

Trip cost and route type: Grand Falls – Alberton

Driving directions from Grand Falls to Alberton

The map shows the locations of Grand Falls (A) and Alberton (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Grand Falls to Alberton

Real distance: 588.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 7 min

1. • Drive northeast. 63 m
2. ← Turn left onto Chemin River. 666 m
3. ← Turn left onto Chemin Portage/Portage Road/NB 130. Continue on Portage Road. 3.0 km
4. ← Turn left onto Route 130/130. Continue on Route 130. 4.7 km
5. → Turn right to take the NB 2 ramp. 192.0 km
6. • Keep right to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 186.4 km
7. • Take exit 467 B. 12.2 km
8. • Keep right to take NB 15/Route 15 toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 47.9 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 235 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
11. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 47.7 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Western Road/2. 12.3 km
19. → Turn right onto Dock Road/150. 6.2 km
20. ← Turn left onto Main Street/152. 461 m
21. → Turn right. 42 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Grand Falls – Alberton

Indicative estimates based on ~316 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 Grand Falls to Alberton

The straight-line distance between Grand Falls (New Brunswick) and Alberton (Prince Edward Island) is about 279.9 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: Grand Falls – Alberton

The trip from Grand Falls to Alberton covers about 316 km on the road (279.9 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island 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 Grand Falls (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.0344° N, -67.7394° E. The destination is Alberton (Prince Edward Island), at 46.8167° N, -64.0667° E.

Practical tips for the Grand Falls – Alberton 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 Alberton in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near South Nelson (New Brunswick).

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 316 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.

Related tools

Cities along the Grand Falls – Alberton route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Grand Falls → South Nelson · Grand Falls → Miramichi

Related routes

From Grand Falls to other cities:

To Alberton from other cities:

From Alberton to intermediate cities:

All info about Grand Falls →  ·  All info about Alberton →

Popular routes from New Brunswick

Most-searched routes from New Brunswick, ranked by popularity.

All cities of New Brunswick →

Frequently asked questions: Grand Falls – Alberton