Route from Saint Stephen to Queens

Distance from Saint Stephen to Queens

The straight-line distance between Saint Stephen and Queens is 241 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 272 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 2 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint Stephen – Queens

Driving directions from Saint Stephen to Queens

The map shows the locations of Saint Stephen (A) and Queens (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 Stephen to Queens

Real distance: 665.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 26 min

1. • Drive south on Brook Street. 138 m
2. ← Turn left onto Queen Street West. 604 m
3. ← Turn left onto King Street/NB 170. 861 m
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street. 406 m
5. → Turn right to take the 1 East ramp toward Saint John. 108.2 km
6. • Keep left to stay on NB 1. 316.8 km
7. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
8. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 22.9 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 1A onto 103 West toward Peggys Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth. 232 m
10. • Keep right to take 3/103/333 toward Peggys Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth. 74.6 km
11. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 61.7 km
12. • Take exit 19 onto 8 toward 3/Milton/Brooklyn/Liverpool. 530 m
13. ← Turn left toward Liverpool. 622 m
14. → Turn right onto Bristol Avenue/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 1.0 km
15. → Turn right onto Main Street/NS 3. 555 m
16. ← Turn left onto Old Port Mouton Road/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 492 m
17. • Make a sharp left onto Waterloo Street. 42 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint Stephen – Queens

Indicative estimates based on ~272 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 Stephen to Queens

The straight-line distance between Saint Stephen (New Brunswick) and Queens (Nova Scotia) is about 241 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 Stephen – Queens

The journey from Saint Stephen to Queens covers roughly 272 km on the road, equal to 241 km straight line. The trip connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is classified as a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Saint Stephen (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.2000° N, -67.2833° E. The destination is Queens (Nova Scotia), at 44.0333° N, -64.7167° E.

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

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.

Alternatives

For this route of about 272 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint Stephen → Digby

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