Route from Argentia to Saint John

Distance from Argentia to Saint John

The straight-line distance between Argentia and Saint John is 954.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1078 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 59 min.

Trip cost and route type: Argentia – Saint John

Driving directions from Argentia to Saint John

The map shows the locations of Argentia (A) and Saint John (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 Argentia to Saint John

Real distance: 1,667.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 26 h 58 min

1. • Drive northwest. 42 m
2. ← Turn left onto Placentia Pike. 46.4 km
3. ← Turn left onto 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 815.3 km
4. • Bear left to stay on 1. 407 m
5. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
6. • Drive northwest on NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Highway 105. 95.0 km
7. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
8. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
9. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on TCH. 364.9 km
10. • Keep left to take exit 423 onto NB 1 toward Peticodiac/Sussex/Saint John. 117.4 km
11. • Take exit 123 onto Somerset Street toward Saint John Center. 469 m
12. → Turn right toward Somerset Street. 762 m
13. ← Turn left onto Wellesley Avenue. 302 m
14. → Turn right onto Visart Street. 72 m
15. → Turn right onto Currie Avenue. 74 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Argentia – Saint John

Indicative estimates based on ~1078 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 Argentia to Saint John

The straight-line distance between Argentia (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Saint John (New Brunswick) is about 954.3 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: Argentia – Saint John

The route from Argentia to Saint John connects Newfoundland and Labrador to New Brunswick. The straight-line distance is about 954.3 km, with an estimated road distance of 1078 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Argentia (Newfoundland and Labrador) — coordinates 47.3004° N, -53.9900° E. The destination is Saint John (New Brunswick), at 45.2806° N, -66.0761° E.

Practical tips for the Argentia – Saint John drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Newfoundland and Labrador — a province rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs — and reaches Saint John in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near New Waterford (Nova Scotia).

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 1078 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 Argentia – Saint John route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Argentia → New Waterford · Argentia → Dominion · Argentia → Glace Bay

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