Route from Fortune to New Waterford

Distance from Fortune to New Waterford

The straight-line distance between Fortune and New Waterford is 337.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 381 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 14 min.

Trip cost and route type: Fortune – New Waterford

Driving directions from Fortune to New Waterford

The map shows the locations of Fortune (A) and New Waterford (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 Fortune to New Waterford

Real distance: 1,174.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 21 h 48 min

1. • Drive south on Kelly Place. 16 m
2. → Turn right onto Logwood Road. 285 m
3. → Turn right onto Eldon Street/220. 60.2 km
4. ← Turn left onto McGettigan Boulevard/210. Continue on 210. 143.4 km
5. ← Turn left onto 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 742.9 km
6. • Bear left to stay on 1. 407 m
7. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
8. • Drive northwest on NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Highway 105. 3.5 km
9. • Take exit 20E onto 125 toward North Sydney/Sydney/Glace Bay/Louisbourg. 28.5 km
10. • Take exit 9. 251 m
11. • Bear right onto Grand Lake Road/NS 4. 5.8 km
12. ← Turn left onto Gardiner Road. 3.9 km
13. ← Turn left onto Seaside Drive/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 4.9 km
14. ← Turn left onto Emerald Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. 270 m
15. → Turn right onto Heelan Street/NS 28/Trunk 28. 1.0 km
16. → Turn right onto Plummer Avenue. 704 m
17. ← Turn left onto Ninth Street. 96 m
18. → Turn right onto Walsh Avenue. 55 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Fortune – New Waterford

Indicative estimates based on ~381 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 Fortune to New Waterford

The straight-line distance between Fortune (Newfoundland and Labrador) and New Waterford (Nova Scotia) is about 337.6 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: Fortune – New Waterford

Looking for directions from Fortune to New Waterford? The estimated road distance is 381 km (337.6 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 4 h 14 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects Newfoundland and Labrador to Nova Scotia. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Fortune (Newfoundland and Labrador) — coordinates 47.0722° N, -55.8243° E. The destination is New Waterford (Nova Scotia), at 46.2500° N, -60.0833° E.

Practical tips for the Fortune – New Waterford 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 New Waterford in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands.

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 381 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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