Route from South Nelson to O’Leary

Distance from South Nelson to O’Leary

The straight-line distance between South Nelson and O’Leary is 104.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 126 km, with an indicative drive time of 1 h 24 min.

Trip cost and route type: South Nelson – O’Leary

Driving directions from South Nelson to O’Leary

The map shows the locations of South Nelson (A) and O’Leary (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 South Nelson to O’Leary

Real distance: 304.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 4 min

1. • Drive southeast on Coady Street. 255 m
2. ← Turn left onto Old Line Avenue. 137 m
3. ← Turn left onto Nelson Street/NB 126. 1.6 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NB 117/NB 8/Route 117. 7 m
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 117/NB 8/Route 117. Continue on NB 117/NB 8. 7.8 km
6. → Turn right to take the NB 11 South/NB 11 Sud ramp toward Moncton. 118.4 km
7. • Take exit 1 toward 133/132/15 East/133. 625 m
8. → Turn right toward Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard/Shediac/Scoudouc. 589 m
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 132/15/Scoudouc. 859 m
10. ← Turn left to take the 15 East/15 Est ramp toward Port Elgin/Prince Edward Island/Port Elgin/Île-du-Prince-Édouard. 46.6 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 234 m
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 45.8 km
13. • Take the exit. 20.8 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 2/2. 60 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 2/2. Continue on 2. 3.1 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sherbrooke Road/2. 28 m
17. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Sherbrooke Road/2. Continue on 2. 3.9 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto All Weather Highway/2. 45 m
19. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto All Weather Highway/2. Continue on 2. 47.7 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto O'Leary Road/142. 75 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto O'Leary Road/142. Continue on 142. 5.1 km
22. → Turn right. 50 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: South Nelson – O’Leary

Indicative estimates based on ~126 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 South Nelson to O’Leary

The straight-line distance between South Nelson (New Brunswick) and O’Leary (Prince Edward Island) is about 104.9 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: South Nelson – O’Leary

The journey from South Nelson to O’Leary covers roughly 126 km on the road, equal to 104.9 km straight line. The trip connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island 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 South Nelson (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.9833° N, -65.5500° E. The destination is O’Leary (Prince Edward Island), at 46.7069° N, -64.2306° E.

Practical tips for the South Nelson – O’Leary 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 O’Leary in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Saint-Louis de Kent (New Brunswick).

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.

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