Route from Saint-Quentin to Sydney

Distance from Saint-Quentin to Sydney

The straight-line distance between Saint-Quentin and Sydney is 571.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 646 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 11 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Quentin – Sydney

Driving directions from Saint-Quentin to Sydney

The map shows the locations of Saint-Quentin (A) and Sydney (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-Quentin to Sydney

Real distance: 826.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 26 min

1. • Drive north on NB 17/Rue Canada. 6 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Mgr-Martin Est/NB 180. Continue on NB 180. 138.6 km
3. → Take the NB 11 ramp. 9.0 km
4. • Keep right to take exit 301 onto 8 toward Miramichi/Tracadie-Sheila. 204.6 km
5. • Take exit 19A onto 2 East toward Sackville/Nova Scotia. 49.3 km
6. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
7. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
8. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
9. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
10. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
11. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
12. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 377 m
13. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.1 km
15. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
16. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
17. • Drive east on Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
18. → Turn right onto Highway 223/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.2 km
19. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 12.0 km
20. • Take exit 7. 372 m
21. • Bear right onto Gabarus Highway/NS 327. 4.4 km
22. ← Turn left onto Front Lake Road. 1.6 km
23. ← Turn left. 118 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Saint-Quentin – Sydney

Indicative estimates based on ~646 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-Quentin to Sydney

The straight-line distance between Saint-Quentin (New Brunswick) and Sydney (Nova Scotia) is about 571.9 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-Quentin – Sydney

Driving directions from Saint-Quentin to Sydney: estimated road distance 646 km, indicative time about 7 h 11 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-Quentin (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.5135° N, -67.3921° E. The destination is Sydney (Nova Scotia), at 46.0661° N, -60.1800° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Quentin – Sydney 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 Sydney in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Alberton (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 646 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-Quentin – Sydney route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Quentin → Alberton · Saint-Quentin → O’Leary · Saint-Quentin → Miscouche

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