Route from Sussex to Waverly

Distance from Sussex to Waverly

The straight-line distance between Sussex and Waverly is 182.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 219 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 26 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sussex – Waverly

Driving directions from Sussex to Waverly

The map shows the locations of Sussex (A) and Waverly (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 Waverly

Real distance: 327.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 4 h 10 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. 133.8 km
7. • Take exit 513B toward Port Elgin. 603 m
8. • Bear right onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 97 m
9. → Take the 2 West ramp toward Sackville/Moncton. 593 m
10. • Take exit 513A toward Aulac. 654 m
11. → Take the ramp. 108.7 km
12. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
13. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River. 830 m
14. • Take exit 5 onto 2/318 toward Waverley/Fall River. 302 m
15. • Bear right onto Highway 2/NS 2/Trunk 2. 182 m
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 2/Waverley/Wellington. 2.4 km
17. → Turn right onto Rocky Lake Drive/NS 2. 388 m
18. → Turn right onto Cobequid Road. 379 m
19. ← Turn left onto Shoemaker Drive. 87 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sussex – Waverly

Indicative estimates based on ~219 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 Waverly

The straight-line distance between Sussex (New Brunswick) and Waverly (Nova Scotia) is about 182.2 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 – Waverly

How far is Sussex from Waverly? The road estimate is around 219 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 26 min. The route connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Sussex (New Brunswick) — coordinates 45.7167° N, -65.5167° E. The destination is Waverly (Nova Scotia), at 44.7825° N, -63.6041° E.

Practical tips for the Sussex – Waverly 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 Waverly in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Centreville (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 219 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 – Waverly route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Sussex → Centreville · Sussex → Canning · Sussex → Kentville

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