Route from Sussex to Inverness

Distance from Sussex to Inverness

The straight-line distance between Sussex and Inverness is 345.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 391 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sussex – Inverness

Driving directions from Sussex to Inverness

The map shows the locations of Sussex (A) and Inverness (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 Sussex to Inverness

Real distance: 496.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 38 min

1. • Drive west on St. James Street. 34 m
2. → Turn right onto Union Street. 320 m
3. → Turn right onto Court Street. 431 m
4. → Turn right onto Broad Street/NB 121. 1.3 km
5. ← Turn left onto Marble Street. 778 m
6. → Turn right to take the NB 1 ramp. 136.4 km
7. • Take exit 1A onto LaPlanche Street toward 2/6/Amherst. 487 m
8. → Turn right onto Fort Lawrence Road. 119 m
9. ← Turn left onto Highway 2/NS 2. 734 m
10. ← Turn left to take the 104 East ramp toward Truro/Halifax. 240.8 km
11. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 9.2 km
12. • Keep left to stay on NS 104/TCH. 22.5 km
13. • Keep left to take NS 4/TCH. 378 m
14. • Keep left to take Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 47.4 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Highway 252. 30.9 km
16. → Turn right onto Mt Borden Road. 2.6 km
17. • Bear left onto Tailor Road. 1.2 km
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sussex – Inverness

Indicative estimates based on ~391 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 Sussex to Inverness

The straight-line distance between Sussex (New Brunswick) and Inverness (Nova Scotia) is about 345.6 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: Sussex – Inverness

Planning a trip from Sussex to Inverness means budgeting around 391 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 4 h 20 min by car. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Sussex (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.7167° N, -65.5167° E. The destination is Inverness (Nova Scotia), at 46.2000° N, -61.1000° E.

Practical tips for the Sussex – Inverness 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 Inverness in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Cornwall (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 391 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 Sussex – Inverness route

These cities are near the direct route between Sussex and Inverness. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Sussex → Cornwall · Sussex → Southport · Sussex → Stratford

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