Route from Coxheath to Bathurst

Distance from Coxheath to Bathurst

The straight-line distance between Coxheath and Bathurst is 444.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 502 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 35 min.

Trip cost and route type: Coxheath – Bathurst

Driving directions from Coxheath to Bathurst

The map shows the locations of Coxheath (A) and Bathurst (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 Coxheath to Bathurst

Real distance: 673.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 12 min

1. • Drive southwest on Coxheath Road. 783 m
2. → Turn right to take the NS 125 ramp. 8.8 km
3. • Take exit 3. 408 m
4. ← Turn left onto Seaview Drive/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.3 km
5. ← Turn left onto Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
6. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
7. • Drive west on Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
8. ← Turn left onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 11.0 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
10. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
11. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
12. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
13. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 290.5 km
14. • Take exit 467 B onto 11 North toward 15 East/Shediac/Miramichi. 11.3 km
15. • Keep left to take NB 11 toward Shediac/Miramichi. 122.5 km
16. • Keep left to take NB 8/Route 8. 69.9 km
17. • Take the 11 South / 11 sud exit toward Miramichi Avenue/Caraquet. 906 m
18. • Take exit 300A. 487 m
19. • Bear right onto Miramichi Avenue/NB 134. 2.0 km
20. ← Turn left onto Bridge Street/NB 134. Continue on NB 134. 1.9 km
21. → Turn right onto St. George Street/Rue St.-George. 14 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Coxheath – Bathurst

Indicative estimates based on ~502 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 Coxheath to Bathurst

The straight-line distance between Coxheath (Nova Scotia) and Bathurst (New Brunswick) is about 444.3 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: Coxheath – Bathurst

Driving directions from Coxheath to Bathurst: estimated road distance 502 km, indicative time about 5 h 35 min by car. The route connects Nova Scotia to New Brunswick — 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 with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Coxheath (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.1167° N, -60.2333° E. The destination is Bathurst (New Brunswick), at 47.6200° N, -65.6500° E.

Practical tips for the Coxheath – Bathurst 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 Bathurst in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Morell (Prince Edward Island).

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 502 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 Coxheath – Bathurst route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Coxheath → Morell · Coxheath → North Rustico · Coxheath → Charlottetown

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