Route from Coxheath to Sussex

Distance from Coxheath to Sussex

The straight-line distance between Coxheath and Sussex is 411.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 465 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 10 min.

Trip cost and route type: Coxheath – Sussex

Driving directions from Coxheath to Sussex

The map shows the locations of Coxheath (A) and Sussex (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 Sussex

Real distance: 555.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 51 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. 333.7 km
14. • Keep left to take exit 423 onto NB 1/Route 1 toward Sussex. 45.0 km
15. • Take exit 195 onto 890 toward Sussex. 416 m
16. ← Turn left onto Route 890/NB 890. 919 m
17. → Turn right onto Maple Avenue. 1.1 km
18. • Bear right onto Main Street/NB 121. 201 m
19. ← Turn left onto Queen Street/NB 121. 112 m
20. • Bear right onto St. George Street. 438 m
21. ← Turn left onto Union Street. 320 m
22. ← Turn left onto St. James Street. 34 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Coxheath – Sussex

Indicative estimates based on ~465 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 Sussex

The straight-line distance between Coxheath (Nova Scotia) and Sussex (New Brunswick) is about 411.1 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 – Sussex

The trip from Coxheath to Sussex covers about 465 km on the road (411.1 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Nova Scotia to New Brunswick and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Coxheath (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.1167° N, -60.2333° E. The destination is Sussex (New Brunswick), at 45.7167° N, -65.5167° E.

Practical tips for the Coxheath – Sussex 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 Sussex in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Wood Islands (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 465 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 – Sussex route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Coxheath → Wood Islands · Coxheath → Murray River · Coxheath → Pictou

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