Route from Plaster Rock to Massey Drive

Distance from Plaster Rock to Massey Drive

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock and Massey Drive is 742.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 839 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Plaster Rock – Massey Drive

Driving directions from Plaster Rock to Massey Drive

The map shows the locations of Plaster Rock (A) and Massey Drive (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 Plaster Rock to Massey Drive

Real distance: 1,171.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 21 h 53 min

1. • Drive east on Route 390/NB 390. Continue on NB 390. 2.5 km
2. → Turn right to take the ramp. 136.2 km
3. ← Turn left to take the Route 8 ramp. 29.0 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NB 8/Beaverbrook Boulevard. 9 m
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 8/Beaverbrook Boulevard. Continue on NB 8. 4.3 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto NB 117/NB 8/Route 117. 7.5 km
7. → Turn right onto General Manson Way. 1.8 km
8. → Turn right onto NB 11/Route 11. 129.7 km
9. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 300.3 km
10. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
11. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
12. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 41 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
15. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
16. • Drive northwest on 1. 215.0 km
17. • Take exit 5. 266 m
18. → Turn right onto Massey Drive. 749 m
19. ← Turn left onto Mountainview Road. 17 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Plaster Rock – Massey Drive

Indicative estimates based on ~839 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 Plaster Rock to Massey Drive

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) and Massey Drive (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 742.2 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: Plaster Rock – Massey Drive

From Plaster Rock to Massey Drive the estimated road distance is roughly 839 km (742.2 km straight line). The trip connects New Brunswick to Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.8833° N, -67.3833° E. The destination is Massey Drive (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 48.9372° N, -57.9000° E.

Practical tips for the Plaster Rock – Massey Drive 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 Massey Drive in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec).

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 839 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 Plaster Rock – Massey Drive route

These cities are near the direct route between Plaster Rock and Massey Drive. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Plaster Rock → Cap-aux-Meules · Plaster Rock → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

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