Route from Saint Stephen to Wellington

Distance from Saint Stephen to Wellington

The straight-line distance between Saint Stephen and Wellington is 289.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 327 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint Stephen – Wellington

Driving directions from Saint Stephen to Wellington

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

Real distance: 421.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 18 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. 162.8 km
7. • Take exit 467 B. 12.2 km
8. • Keep right to take NB 15/Route 15 toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 47.9 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 235 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
11. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
13. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 11.8 km
18. ← Turn left onto Route 124/124. 1.9 km
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Saint Stephen – Wellington

Indicative estimates based on ~327 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 Wellington

The straight-line distance between Saint Stephen (New Brunswick) and Wellington (Prince Edward Island) is about 289.8 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 – Wellington

The trip from Saint Stephen to Wellington covers about 327 km on the road (289.8 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island 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 Stephen (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.2000° N, -67.2833° E. The destination is Wellington (Prince Edward Island), at 46.4499° N, -64.0011° E.

Practical tips for the Saint Stephen – Wellington 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 Wellington in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Sussex (New Brunswick).

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 327 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 Stephen – Wellington route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Saint Stephen → Sussex · Saint Stephen → Hampton · Saint Stephen → Quispamsis

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