Route from Plaster Rock to Canning

Distance from Plaster Rock to Canning

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock and Canning is 297.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 337 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 44 min.

Trip cost and route type: Plaster Rock – Canning

Driving directions from Plaster Rock to Canning

The map shows the locations of Plaster Rock (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 Plaster Rock to Canning

Real distance: 617.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 11 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. 154.9 km
10. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
11. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
14. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 22.9 km
15. • Keep left to stay on NS 101/Highway 101 toward Greenwich/Port Williams/Canning Wolfville/Yarmouth. 9.1 km
16. • Take exit 11 toward 1/358/Greenwich/Port Williams. 404 m
17. → Turn right onto Greenwich Connector. 11.3 km
18. ← Turn left onto Chapel Street. 191 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Plaster Rock – Canning

Indicative estimates based on ~337 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 Canning

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) and Canning (Nova Scotia) is about 297.9 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 – Canning

The journey from Plaster Rock to Canning covers roughly 337 km on the road, equal to 297.9 km straight line. The trip connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.8833° N, -67.3833° E. The destination is Canning (Nova Scotia), at 45.1600° N, -64.4289° E.

Practical tips for the Plaster Rock – 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 Sussex (New Brunswick).

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 337 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: Plaster Rock → Sussex

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