Route from Saint-Louis de Kent to Baddeck

Distance from Saint-Louis de Kent to Baddeck

The straight-line distance between Saint-Louis de Kent and Baddeck is 331 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 374 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 9 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Louis de Kent – Baddeck

Driving directions from Saint-Louis de Kent to Baddeck

The map shows the locations of Saint-Louis de Kent (A) and Baddeck (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-Louis de Kent to Baddeck

Real distance: 494.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 52 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Principale/NB 134. 248 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Beauséjour. 2.3 km
3. ← Turn left to take the NB 11 ramp. 81.5 km
4. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 49.3 km
5. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
6. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
7. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
8. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
9. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
10. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
11. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
12. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 36.1 km
14. → Turn right onto Route 205/205. 128 m
15. ← Turn left onto Shore Road/205. 2.3 km
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint-Louis de Kent – Baddeck

Indicative estimates based on ~374 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-Louis de Kent to Baddeck

The straight-line distance between Saint-Louis de Kent (New Brunswick) and Baddeck (Nova Scotia) is about 331 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-Louis de Kent – Baddeck

The trip from Saint-Louis de Kent to Baddeck covers about 374 km on the road (331 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Saint-Louis de Kent (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.7380° N, -64.9740° E. The destination is Baddeck (Nova Scotia), at 46.1013° N, -60.7549° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Louis de Kent – Baddeck 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 Baddeck in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Morell (Prince Edward Island).

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 374 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-Louis de Kent – Baddeck route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Louis de Kent → Morell · Saint-Louis de Kent → Stratford · Saint-Louis de Kent → Southport

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