Route from Kedgwick to O’Leary

Distance from Kedgwick to O’Leary

The straight-line distance between Kedgwick and O’Leary is 257.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 291 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 14 min.

Trip cost and route type: Kedgwick – O’Leary

Driving directions from Kedgwick to O’Leary

The map shows the locations of Kedgwick (A) and O’Leary (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 Kedgwick to O’Leary

Real distance: 549.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 54 min

1. • Drive north on Rue des Montagnes/NB 260. 31 m
2. • Bear right onto NB 17/Rue Saint-Camille. 97.1 km
3. • Keep left to take NB 11/Route 11. 4.3 km
4. • Keep left to stay on NB 11/Route 11. 80.9 km
5. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 191.3 km
6. • Take exit 1 toward 133/132/15 East/133. 625 m
7. → Turn right toward Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard/Shediac/Scoudouc. 589 m
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 132/15/Scoudouc. 859 m
9. ← Turn left to take the 15 East/15 Est ramp toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 46.6 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 234 m
11. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
12. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 47.7 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto O'Leary Road/142. 75 m
20. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto O'Leary Road/142. Continue on 142. 5.1 km
21. → Turn right. 50 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Kedgwick – O’Leary

Indicative estimates based on ~291 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 Kedgwick to O’Leary

The straight-line distance between Kedgwick (New Brunswick) and O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) is about 257.3 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: Kedgwick – O’Leary

How far is Kedgwick from O’Leary? The road estimate is around 291 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 14 min. The route connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Kedgwick (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.6456° N, -67.3431° E. The destination is O’Leary (Prince Edward Island), at 46.7069° N, -64.2306° E.

Practical tips for the Kedgwick – O’Leary 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 O’Leary in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Miramichi (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 291 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 Kedgwick – O’Leary route

These cities are near the direct route between Kedgwick and O’Leary. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Kedgwick → Miramichi · Kedgwick → South Nelson · Kedgwick → Chatham

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