Route from Coxheath to Borden-Carleton

Distance from Coxheath to Borden-Carleton

The straight-line distance between Coxheath and Borden-Carleton is 265.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 300 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: Coxheath – Borden-Carleton

Driving directions from Coxheath to Borden-Carleton

The map shows the locations of Coxheath (A) and Borden-Carleton (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 Borden-Carleton

Real distance: 485.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 59 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. 244.7 km
14. • Take exit 513B onto 16 toward Port Elgin. 885 m
15. • Bear right onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. 25.2 km
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto NB 16/TCH/Route 16. Continue on TCH. 40.9 km
17. → Turn right onto Industrial Drive. 420 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Coxheath – Borden-Carleton

Indicative estimates based on ~300 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 Borden-Carleton

The straight-line distance between Coxheath (Nova Scotia) and Borden-Carleton (Prince Edward Island) is about 265.7 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 – Borden-Carleton

Planning a trip from Coxheath to Borden-Carleton means budgeting around 300 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 20 min by car. The route connects Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island and falls into a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure.

The trip starts at Coxheath (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.1167° N, -60.2333° E. The destination is Borden-Carleton (Prince Edward Island), at 46.2500° N, -63.6800° E.

Practical tips for the Coxheath – Borden-Carleton 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 Borden-Carleton in Prince Edward Island, rolling farmland and red-soil coastlines, connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. The route also passes near Souris (Prince Edward Island).

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 300 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Coxheath → Souris

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