Route from Saint John to Aylesford
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Saint John to Aylesford — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Saint John (New Brunswick) and Aylesford (Nova Scotia). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Saint John to Aylesford
The straight-line distance between Saint John and Aylesford is 101.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 121 km, with an indicative drive time of 1 h 21 min.
Trip cost and route type: Saint John – Aylesford
Driving directions from Saint John to Aylesford
The map shows the locations of Saint John (A) and Aylesford (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.
Turn-by-turn directions
Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗
Driving directions from Saint John to Aylesford
Real distance: 494.2 km · Estimated time: 6 h 26 min
- Drive south on Currie Avenue. 74 m
- Turn left onto Visart Street. 144 m
- Turn left onto Wellesley Avenue. 302 m
- Turn right onto Somerset Street. 855 m
- Turn left to take the 1/Somerset Street ramp toward Quispamsis/Rothesay/Hampton/Sussex. 314.4 km
- Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
- Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
- Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
- Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
- Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 22.9 km
- Keep left to stay on NS 101/Highway 101 toward Greenwich/Port Williams/Canning Wolfville/Yarmouth. 45.8 km
- Take exit 16 toward Aylesford/Auburn/Morden. 634 m
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Saint John – Aylesford
Indicative estimates based on ~121 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 John to Aylesford
The straight-line distance between Saint John (New Brunswick) and Aylesford (Nova Scotia) is about 101.1 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: Saint John – Aylesford
From Saint John to Aylesford the estimated road distance is roughly 121 km (101.1 km straight line). The trip connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.
The trip starts at Saint John (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.2806° N, -66.0761° E. The destination is Aylesford (Nova Scotia), at 45.0258° N, -64.8388° E.
Practical tips for the Saint John – Aylesford 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 Aylesford in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands.
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.
Explore Aylesford
Full information about Aylesford: interactive map, GPS coordinates, elevation, nearby cities, and routes to and from Aylesford.
Aylesford profile →Explore Saint John
Full information about Saint John: map, GPS coordinates, and all routes from Saint John to other Canadian cities.
Saint John profile →Related tools
Driving Directions
Live planner with turn-by-turn directions from Saint John to Aylesford.
Interactive map
Open the area between Saint John and Aylesford on the map.
GPS coordinates
Find precise coordinates for any point along the route.
Distance calculator
Measure straight-line distances between intermediate points.
Elevation
Check elevation along the route — useful for mountain passes.
Satellite map
View the terrain between Saint John and Aylesford in satellite imagery.
Related routes
From Saint John to other cities:
To Aylesford from other cities:
Similar-distance routes from Saint John
Other routes from Saint John with comparable distance (61–142 km straight line).
Popular routes from New Brunswick
Most-searched routes from New Brunswick, ranked by popularity.
Frequently asked questions: Saint John – Aylesford
What is the straight-line distance between Saint John and Aylesford?
The straight-line distance between Saint John and Aylesford is about 101.1 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Saint John to Aylesford?
The estimated road distance from Saint John to Aylesford is about 121 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from Saint John to Aylesford?
Indicative drive time from Saint John to Aylesford is about 1 h 21 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Saint John to Aylesford?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the Saint John–Aylesford route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from Saint John to Aylesford?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from Saint John to Aylesford?
For alternative routes, use the live planner: pick between highways, secondary roads, and shorter or scenic options.
Can I open the Saint John–Aylesford route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Saint John as origin and Aylesford as destination.