Route from Saint Andrews to Lunenburg

Distance from Saint Andrews to Lunenburg

The straight-line distance between Saint Andrews and Lunenburg is 229.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 259 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 53 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint Andrews – Lunenburg

Driving directions from Saint Andrews to Lunenburg

The map shows the locations of Saint Andrews (A) and Lunenburg (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 Saint Andrews to Lunenburg

Real distance: 591.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 45 min

1. • Drive northeast. 69 m
2. → Turn right onto King Street. 515 m
3. ← Turn left onto Prince of Wales Street. 718 m
4. ← Turn left onto Harriet Street. 190 m
5. → Turn right onto Reed Avenue. 17.5 km
6. ← Turn left to take the 1 ramp toward Saint John/St. George/Black's Harbour. 81.5 km
7. • Keep left to stay on NB 1. 316.8 km
8. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
9. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 12.6 km
10. • Take exit 3 onto 213 toward 2/Bedford. 542 m
11. ← Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road/NS 213. 15.1 km
12. → Take the NS 103 West ramp toward Hubbards/Yarmouth. 55.0 km
13. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 456 m
14. • Take exit 10 onto 3 toward Mahone Bay/Lunenburg. 1.1 km
15. → Turn right onto Highway 3/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 2.8 km
16. • Bear left onto South Main Street/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 9.5 km
17. ← Turn left onto Highway 3/NS 3/NS 332. Continue on NS 332. 1.1 km
18. → Turn right onto Kissing Bridge Road. 60 m
19. → Turn right onto Starr Street. 87 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint Andrews – Lunenburg

Indicative estimates based on ~259 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 Saint Andrews to Lunenburg

The straight-line distance between Saint Andrews (New Brunswick) and Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) is about 229.3 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: Saint Andrews – Lunenburg

Planning a trip from Saint Andrews to Lunenburg means budgeting around 259 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 2 h 53 min by car. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and falls into a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure.

The trip starts at Saint Andrews (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.0740° N, -67.0521° E. The destination is Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), at 44.3833° N, -64.3167° E.

Practical tips for the Saint Andrews – Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Digby (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 259 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 Saint Andrews – Lunenburg route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint Andrews → Digby · Saint Andrews → Annapolis Royal · Saint Andrews → Lequille

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