Route from Lancaster to Canning

Distance from Lancaster to Canning

The straight-line distance between Lancaster and Canning is 131.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 158 km, with an indicative drive time of 1 h 45 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lancaster – Canning

Driving directions from Lancaster to Canning

The map shows the locations of Lancaster (A) and Canning (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 Canning

Real distance: 471.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 16 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. 42.3 km
8. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
11. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 22.9 km
12. • Keep left to stay on NS 101/Highway 101 toward Greenwich/Port Williams/Canning Wolfville/Yarmouth. 9.1 km
13. • Take exit 11 toward 1/358/Greenwich/Port Williams. 405 m
14. → Turn right onto Greenwich Connector. 11.3 km
15. ← Turn left onto Chapel Street. 208 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Lancaster – Canning

Indicative estimates based on ~158 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 Canning

The straight-line distance between Lancaster (New Brunswick) and Canning (Nova Scotia) is about 131.3 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: Lancaster – Canning

The journey from Lancaster to Canning covers roughly 158 km on the road, equal to 131.3 km straight line. The trip connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is classified as a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Lancaster (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.2500° N, -66.1000° E. The destination is Canning (Nova Scotia), at 45.1600° N, -64.4289° E.

Practical tips for the Lancaster – Canning 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 Canning in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Middleton (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 158 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Lancaster → Middleton

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