Route from Lancaster to Bridgewater

Distance from Lancaster to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Lancaster and Bridgewater is 158.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 190 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 7 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lancaster – Bridgewater

Driving directions from Lancaster to Bridgewater

The map shows the locations of Lancaster (A) and Bridgewater (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 Lancaster to Bridgewater

Real distance: 500.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 39 min

1. • Drive southwest. 119 m
2. → Turn right. 156 m
3. → Turn right onto Fairville Boulevard/NB 100. 548 m
4. → Turn right onto Catherwood Street. 245 m
5. → Take the 1 East ramp toward Saint John Center/Sussex. 2.2 km
6. • Keep left to stay on NB 1. 316.8 km
7. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
8. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 12.6 km
9. • Take exit 3 onto 213 toward 2/Bedford. 542 m
10. ← Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road/NS 213. 15.1 km
11. → Take the NS 103 West ramp toward Hubbards/Yarmouth. 55.0 km
12. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 16.3 km
13. • Take exit 12 onto 3/331/332 toward Bridgewater/West/East LaHave/Riverport. 710 m
14. ← Turn left toward Bridgewater. 2.0 km
15. → Turn right onto Aberdeen Road/NS 325/Route 325. 354 m
16. ← Turn left onto Davison Drive. 264 m
17. ← Turn left onto LaHave Street. 187 m
18. → Turn right onto Old Bridge Street/NS 3. 272 m
19. ← Turn left onto King Street/NS 3/NS 331. 209 m
20. → Turn right onto Dufferin Street/NS 3. 543 m
21. ← Turn left onto Walnut Street. 176 m
22. → Turn right onto Christie Street. 120 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Lancaster – Bridgewater

Indicative estimates based on ~190 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 Lancaster to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Lancaster (New Brunswick) and Bridgewater (Nova Scotia) is about 158.5 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: Lancaster – Bridgewater

The trip from Lancaster to Bridgewater covers about 190 km on the road (158.5 km straight line). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is classified as a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Lancaster (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.2500° N, -66.1000° E. The destination is Bridgewater (Nova Scotia), at 44.3700° N, -64.5200° E.

Practical tips for the Lancaster – Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Bridgetown (Nova Scotia).

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 190 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 Lancaster – Bridgewater route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Lancaster → Bridgetown · Lancaster → Lequille · Lancaster → Annapolis Royal

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