Route from Woodstock to Bridgewater

Distance from Woodstock to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Woodstock and Bridgewater is 311.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 352 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 55 min.

Trip cost and route type: Woodstock – Bridgewater

Driving directions from Woodstock to Bridgewater

The map shows the locations of Woodstock (A) and Bridgewater (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 Woodstock to Bridgewater

Real distance: 613.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 40 min

1. • Drive south on Grant Street. 408 m
2. ← Turn left onto First Plymouth Road. 166 m
3. → Turn right onto Houlton Road/NB 103. Continue on Houlton Road. 1.0 km
4. ← Turn left to take the 2 East ramp toward Fredericton. 91.8 km
5. • Keep right to stay on TCH. 340.4 km
6. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
7. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 12.6 km
8. • Take exit 3 onto 213 toward 2/Bedford. 542 m
9. ← Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road/NS 213. 15.1 km
10. → Take the NS 103 West ramp toward Hubbards/Yarmouth. 55.0 km
11. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 16.3 km
12. • Take exit 12 onto 3/331/332 toward Bridgewater/West/East LaHave/Riverport. 710 m
13. ← Turn left toward Bridgewater. 2.0 km
14. → Turn right onto Aberdeen Road/NS 325/Route 325. 354 m
15. ← Turn left onto Davison Drive. 264 m
16. ← Turn left onto LaHave Street. 187 m
17. → Turn right onto Old Bridge Street/NS 3. 272 m
18. ← Turn left onto King Street/NS 3/NS 331. 209 m
19. → Turn right onto Dufferin Street/NS 3. 543 m
20. ← Turn left onto Walnut Street. 176 m
21. → Turn right onto Christie Street. 120 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Woodstock – Bridgewater

Indicative estimates based on ~352 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 Woodstock to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Woodstock (New Brunswick) and Bridgewater (Nova Scotia) is about 311.9 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: Woodstock – Bridgewater

From Woodstock to Bridgewater the estimated road distance is roughly 352 km (311.9 km straight line). The trip connects New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Woodstock (New Brunswick) — coordinates 46.1522° N, -67.5983° E. The destination is Bridgewater (Nova Scotia), at 44.3700° N, -64.5200° E.

Practical tips for the Woodstock – Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Saint John (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 352 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 Woodstock – Bridgewater route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Woodstock → Saint John · Woodstock → Kingshurst · Woodstock → Lancaster

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