Route from Plaster Rock to Borden-Carleton

Distance from Plaster Rock to Borden-Carleton

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock and Borden-Carleton is 291.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 330 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 40 min.

Trip cost and route type: Plaster Rock – Borden-Carleton

Driving directions from Plaster Rock to Borden-Carleton

The map shows the locations of Plaster Rock (A) and Borden-Carleton (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 Borden-Carleton

Real distance: 388.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 2 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. 116.5 km
9. • Take exit 1 toward 133/132/15 East/133. 625 m
10. → Turn right toward Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard/Shediac/Scoudouc. 589 m
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 132/15/Scoudouc. 859 m
12. ← Turn left to take the 15 East/15 Est ramp toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 46.6 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 234 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 40.9 km
15. → Turn right onto Industrial Drive. 348 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Plaster Rock – Borden-Carleton

Indicative estimates based on ~330 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 Borden-Carleton

The straight-line distance between Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) and Borden-Carleton (Prince Edward Island) is about 291.7 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 – Borden-Carleton

Planning a trip from Plaster Rock to Borden-Carleton means budgeting around 330 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 40 min by car. The route connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Plaster Rock (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.8833° N, -67.3833° E. The destination is Borden-Carleton (Prince Edward Island), at 46.2500° N, -63.6800° E.

Practical tips for the Plaster Rock – Borden-Carleton 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 Borden-Carleton in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near South Nelson (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 330 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 → South Nelson · Plaster Rock → Miramichi

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