Route from Saint Andrews to Port Hawkesbury

Distance from Saint Andrews to Port Hawkesbury

The straight-line distance between Saint Andrews and Port Hawkesbury is 448.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 507 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint Andrews – Port Hawkesbury

Driving directions from Saint Andrews to Port Hawkesbury

The map shows the locations of Saint Andrews (A) and Port Hawkesbury (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 Port Hawkesbury

Real distance: 591.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 10 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. 211.3 km
8. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
9. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
10. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
11. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
12. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
13. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
14. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
15. • Keep right to stay on NS 4. 4.1 km
16. • Bear right. 229 m
17. • Bear right onto Granville Street. 875 m
18. → Turn right onto MacSween Street. 24 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Saint Andrews – Port Hawkesbury

Indicative estimates based on ~507 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 Port Hawkesbury

The straight-line distance between Saint Andrews (New Brunswick) and Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia) is about 448.5 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 – Port Hawkesbury

Driving directions from Saint Andrews to Port Hawkesbury: estimated road distance 507 km, indicative time about 5 h 38 min by car. 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. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Saint Andrews (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.0740° N, -67.0521° E. The destination is Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia), at 45.6153° N, -61.3642° E.

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

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 507 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 – Port Hawkesbury route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint Andrews → Canning · Saint Andrews → Hantsport · Saint Andrews → Wolfville

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