Route from Wilsons Beach to Hantsport

Distance from Wilsons Beach to Hantsport

The straight-line distance between Wilsons Beach and Hantsport is 216.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 245 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 43 min.

Trip cost and route type: Wilsons Beach – Hantsport

Driving directions from Wilsons Beach to Hantsport

The map shows the locations of Wilsons Beach (A) and Hantsport (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 Wilsons Beach to Hantsport

Real distance: 559.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 25 min

1. • Drive northwest. 82 m
2. ← Turn left onto Cemetery Road. 228 m
3. ← Turn left onto Route 774/NB 774. 9.2 km
4. ← Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road. 92 m
5. • Take the Deer Island - Campobello Ferry (Seasonal) Ferry. 4.8 km
6. • Drive northwest on Deer Island Point Road. 2.0 km
7. ← Turn left onto Route 772/NB 772. 12.9 km
8. • Take the Letete - Deer Island/172/772 Ferry. 5.2 km
9. • Drive east on NB 172. 3.0 km
10. ← Turn left onto Route 172/NB 172. Continue on NB 172. 13.4 km
11. → Turn right to take the NB 1 ramp. 63.9 km
12. • Keep left to stay on NB 1. 316.8 km
13. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
14. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
17. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 16.1 km
18. • Take exit 8A onto NS 1/Ben Jackson Road toward Hantsport/Lockhartville /Glooscap First Nation. 324 m
19. • Bear right onto Ben Jackson Connector. 430 m
20. → Turn right onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. 1.6 km
21. • Bear right onto Willow Street. 1.0 km
22. ← Turn left onto School Street. 258 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Wilsons Beach – Hantsport

Indicative estimates based on ~245 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 Wilsons Beach to Hantsport

The straight-line distance between Wilsons Beach (New Brunswick) and Hantsport (Nova Scotia) is about 216.8 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: Wilsons Beach – Hantsport

Looking for directions from Wilsons Beach to Hantsport? The estimated road distance is 245 km (216.8 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 2 h 43 min. A medium-distance route (100–300 km) that connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia. Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Wilsons Beach (New Brunswick) — coordinates 44.9331° N, -66.9340° E. The destination is Hantsport (Nova Scotia), at 45.0667° N, -64.1833° E.

Practical tips for the Wilsons Beach – Hantsport 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 Hantsport in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Bridgetown (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 245 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 Wilsons Beach – Hantsport route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Wilsons Beach → Bridgetown · Wilsons Beach → Annapolis Royal · Wilsons Beach → Lequille

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