Route from Plaster Rock to Glace Bay

Distance from Plaster Rock to Glace Bay

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock and Glace Bay is 572.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 646 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 11 min.

Trip cost and route type: Plaster Rock – Glace Bay

Driving directions from Plaster Rock to Glace Bay

The map shows the locations of Plaster Rock (A) and Glace Bay (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 Glace Bay

Real distance: 802.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 12 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. 49.3 km
10. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
11. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
12. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
13. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
14. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
15. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
16. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
17. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.1 km
19. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
20. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
21. • Drive east on Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
22. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.2 km
23. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 19.2 km
24. • Take exit 9. 251 m
25. • Bear right onto Grand Lake Road/NS 4. Continue on NS 4. 14.7 km
26. ← Turn left onto King Edward Street. 606 m
27. ← Turn left onto Main Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. 250 m
28. → Turn right onto Hillside Avenue. 390 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Plaster Rock – Glace Bay

Indicative estimates based on ~646 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 Glace Bay

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) and Glace Bay (Nova Scotia) is about 572.1 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 – Glace Bay

How far is Plaster Rock from Glace Bay? The road estimate is around 646 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 11 min. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.8833° N, -67.3833° E. The destination is Glace Bay (Nova Scotia), at 46.2000° N, -59.9667° E.

Practical tips for the Plaster Rock – Glace Bay 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 Glace Bay in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Kensington (Prince Edward Island).

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 646 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 – Glace Bay route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Plaster Rock → Kensington · Plaster Rock → Summerside · Plaster Rock → Miscouche

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