Route from Hampton to Coxheath

Distance from Hampton to Coxheath

The straight-line distance between Hampton and Coxheath is 439.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 497 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 31 min.

Trip cost and route type: Hampton – Coxheath

Driving directions from Hampton to Coxheath

The map shows the locations of Hampton (A) and Coxheath (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 Hampton to Coxheath

Real distance: 593.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 18 min

1. • Drive southwest on Craig Court. 52 m
2. ← Turn left onto Loyalist Drive. 366 m
3. ← Turn left onto Rockcliff Drive. 552 m
4. → Turn right onto Cedar Hill Avenue. 186 m
5. ← Turn left onto Cemetery Road. 320 m
6. → Turn right onto Main Street/NB 121. 1.0 km
7. ← Turn left onto Hall Road/NB 100. 1.0 km
8. ← Turn left to take the 1 East ramp. 173.4 km
9. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
10. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
11. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
12. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
13. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
14. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
15. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
16. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.1 km
18. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
19. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
20. • Drive east on Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
21. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.2 km
22. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 8.5 km
23. • Take exit 5A. 741 m
24. ← Turn left onto Coxheath Road. 1.1 km
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Hampton – Coxheath

Indicative estimates based on ~497 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 Hampton to Coxheath

The straight-line distance between Hampton (New Brunswick) and Coxheath (Nova Scotia) is about 439.5 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: Hampton – Coxheath

From Hampton to Coxheath the estimated road distance is roughly 497 km (439.5 km straight line). The trip connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Hampton (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.5251° N, -65.8425° E. The destination is Coxheath (Nova Scotia), at 46.1167° N, -60.2333° E.

Practical tips for the Hampton – Coxheath 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 Coxheath in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Wood Islands (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 497 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 Hampton – Coxheath route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Hampton → Wood Islands · Hampton → Pictou · Hampton → Trenton

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