Route from Freshwater to Edmundston

Distance from Freshwater to Edmundston

The straight-line distance between Freshwater and Edmundston is 1133.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1281 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 14 min.

Trip cost and route type: Freshwater – Edmundston

Driving directions from Freshwater to Edmundston

The map shows the locations of Freshwater (A) and Edmundston (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 Freshwater to Edmundston

Real distance: 1,966.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 30 h 21 min

1. • Drive southwest on Long's Hill. 892 m
2. ← Turn left onto Lily Pond Road. 151 m
3. → Turn right onto Long's Hill. 685 m
4. → Turn right onto Water Street. 3.0 km
5. ← Turn left onto Columbus Drive/70. 14.4 km
6. • Take the exit. 373 m
7. → Turn right onto New Harbour Barrens Road/73. 17.5 km
8. ← Turn left toward New Harbour/Dildo. 18.3 km
9. → Turn right to take the 1 ramp. 817.1 km
10. • Bear left to stay on 1. 407 m
11. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
12. • 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
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
14. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
15. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on TCH. 364.9 km
16. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
17. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 276.2 km
18. • Take exit 18 onto 120 toward 161/1/Edmundston Centre/Lac-Baker. 349 m
19. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Hébert/Hébert Boulevard/NB 120/Boulevard Hébert Boulevard. 159 m
20. → Turn right onto Boulevard Monseigneur-Numa-Pichette. 795 m
21. ← Turn left onto 44e Avenue/44th Avenue. 238 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Freshwater – Edmundston

Indicative estimates based on ~1281 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 Freshwater to Edmundston

The straight-line distance between Freshwater (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Edmundston (New Brunswick) is about 1133.8 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: Freshwater – Edmundston

How far is Freshwater from Edmundston? The road estimate is around 1281 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 14 min. The route connects Newfoundland and Labrador to New Brunswick — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Freshwater (Newfoundland and Labrador) — coordinates 47.7500° N, -53.2000° E. The destination is Edmundston (New Brunswick), at 47.3765° N, -68.3253° E.

Practical tips for the Freshwater – Edmundston 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 Edmundston in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec).

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 1281 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 Freshwater – Edmundston route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Freshwater → Cap-aux-Meules · Freshwater → Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · Freshwater → Sydney Mines

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