Route from Cape Breton to Foxtrap

Distance from Cape Breton to Foxtrap

The straight-line distance between Cape Breton and Foxtrap is 570.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 645 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 10 min.

Trip cost and route type: Cape Breton – Foxtrap

Driving directions from Cape Breton to Foxtrap

The map shows the locations of Cape Breton (A) and Foxtrap (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 Cape Breton to Foxtrap

Real distance: 1,079.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 20 h 26 min

1. • Drive south on George Street. 62 m
2. → Turn right onto Prince Street/NS 4. 249 m
3. ← Turn left onto Esplanade/NS 4. Continue on NS 4. 3.5 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kings Road/NS 4. 1.3 km
5. → Take the 125 West ramp toward North Sydney/Newfoundland Ferry. 9.9 km
6. • Take exit 3. 408 m
7. → Turn right onto Seaview Drive/NS 223. 7.2 km
8. → Turn right onto Pleasant Street/NS 305. 328 m
9. ← Turn left onto Gannon Road. 58 m
10. • Make a left U-turn onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105. 776 m
11. • Take the North Sydney - Port aux Basques Ferry. 177.3 km
12. • Drive northwest on 1. 816.5 km
13. • Keep left to take 1/Trans Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. 31.2 km
14. • Take exit 35 onto Salmonier Line toward Saint Mary's. 479 m
15. ← Turn left onto Salmonier Line/90. 6.8 km
16. → Turn right onto Conception Bay Highway/60. 1.3 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Conception Bay Highway. 88 m
18. • Bear right onto Conception Bay Highway/60. Continue on 60. 9.0 km
19. ← Turn left onto Conception Bay Highway/60. 11.3 km
20. ← Turn left onto Greenslades Road. 532 m
21. → Turn right onto Doris Place. 87 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Cape Breton – Foxtrap

Indicative estimates based on ~645 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 Cape Breton to Foxtrap

The straight-line distance between Cape Breton (Nova Scotia) and Foxtrap (Newfoundland and Labrador) is about 570.5 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: Cape Breton – Foxtrap

How far is Cape Breton from Foxtrap? The road estimate is around 645 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 10 min. The route connects Nova Scotia to Newfoundland and Labrador — 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 Cape Breton (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.1389° N, -60.1931° E. The destination is Foxtrap (Newfoundland and Labrador), at 47.5167° N, -52.9667° E.

Practical tips for the Cape Breton – Foxtrap 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 Foxtrap in Newfoundland and Labrador, rugged Atlantic coast and boreal interior, with high tides and sea cliffs. The route also passes near Fortune (Newfoundland and Labrador).

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 645 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 Cape Breton – Foxtrap route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Cape Breton → Fortune · Cape Breton → Ramea

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