Route from Amherst to Marysville

Distance from Amherst to Marysville

The straight-line distance between Amherst and Marysville is 184 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 221 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 27 min.

Trip cost and route type: Amherst – Marysville

Driving directions from Amherst to Marysville

The map shows the locations of Amherst (A) and Marysville (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 Amherst to Marysville

Real distance: 235.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 3 h 8 min

1. • Drive south on Anson Avenue. 290 m
2. → Turn right onto Chandler Road. 1.6 km
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 6/NS 6/Trunk 6. 363 m
4. → Turn right to take the 104 West ramp toward New Brunswick. 96.0 km
5. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 91.1 km
6. • Take exit 333 onto 105 toward Sheffield. 423 m
7. • Keep right to take 105 toward Sheffield. 39.6 km
8. • Keep right to take 8North/105/10 toward Fredericton Centre/Miramichi/Minto. 704 m
9. → Turn right to take the ramp. 69 m
10. • Bear right onto NB 8/Barker's Point Bypass. 1.7 km
11. → Turn right onto Promenade Greenwood/NB 10. Continue on NB 10. 724 m
12. → Turn right onto Rockwood Way. 1.8 km
13. ← Turn left onto Shallon Lane. 1.1 km
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Estimate trip cost: Amherst – Marysville

Indicative estimates based on ~221 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 Amherst to Marysville

The straight-line distance between Amherst (Nova Scotia) and Marysville (New Brunswick) is about 184 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: Amherst – Marysville

The trip from Amherst to Marysville covers about 221 km on the road (184 km straight line). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. The route connects Nova Scotia to New Brunswick and is classified as a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Amherst (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.8167° N, -64.2167° E. The destination is Marysville (New Brunswick), at 45.9340° N, -66.5873° E.

Practical tips for the Amherst – Marysville drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Nova Scotia — a province maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands — and reaches Marysville in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Sussex (New Brunswick).

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 221 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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