Route from Saint-Léonard to Seal Cove

Distance from Saint-Léonard to Seal Cove

The straight-line distance between Saint-Léonard and Seal Cove is 1117.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1263 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 2 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Léonard – Seal Cove

Driving directions from Saint-Léonard to Seal Cove

The map shows the locations of Saint-Léonard (A) and Seal Cove (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-Léonard to Seal Cove

Real distance: 1,919.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 29 h 55 min

1. • Drive northeast on NB 17/Rue du Pont/Du Pont Street. Continue on NB 17. 1.0 km
2. → Turn right to take the NB 2 ramp. 220.9 km
3. • Keep right to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 485.8 km
4. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
5. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
6. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
7. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 40 m
8. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 94.9 km
9. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
10. • Drive northwest on 1. 816.5 km
11. • Keep left to take 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 31.2 km
12. • Take exit 35 onto Salmonier Line toward Saint Mary's. 479 m
13. ← Turn left onto Salmonier Line/90. 6.8 km
14. → Turn right onto Conception Bay Highway/60. 1.3 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Conception Bay Highway. 7.2 km
16. ← Turn left onto Seal Cove Road. 3.4 km
17. • Make a sharp left onto Dowdens Road. 25 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint-Léonard – Seal Cove

Indicative estimates based on ~1263 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-Léonard to Seal Cove

The straight-line distance between Saint-Léonard (New Brunswick) and Seal Cove (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 1117.7 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: Saint-Léonard – Seal Cove

How far is Saint-Léonard from Seal Cove? The road estimate is around 1263 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 2 min. The route connects New Brunswick to Newfoundland and Labrador — 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 Saint-Léonard (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.1625° N, -67.9250° E. The destination is Seal Cove (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.4667° N, -53.0833° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Léonard – Seal Cove 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 Seal Cove in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec).

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 1263 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-Léonard – Seal Cove route

These cities are near the direct route between Saint-Léonard and Seal Cove. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Léonard → Cap-aux-Meules · Saint-Léonard → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · Saint-Léonard → Sydney Mines

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