Route from Dominion to Fredericton

Distance from Dominion to Fredericton

The straight-line distance between Dominion and Fredericton is 511.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 578 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Dominion – Fredericton

Driving directions from Dominion to Fredericton

The map shows the locations of Dominion (A) and Fredericton (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 Dominion to Fredericton

Real distance: 674.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 24 min

1. • Drive south on Cottage Street. 256 m
2. → Turn right onto Kings Road/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 856 m
3. → Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue/NS 28/Trunk 28. Continue on NS 28/Trunk 28. 3.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto Gardiner Road. 3.9 km
5. → Turn right onto Grand Lake Road/NS 4. 5.9 km
6. ← Turn left to take the NS 125 ramp. 19.0 km
7. • Take exit 3. 408 m
8. ← Turn left onto Seaview Drive/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.3 km
9. ← Turn left onto Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
10. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
11. • Drive west on Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
12. ← 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
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
14. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
15. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
16. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
17. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
18. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
19. • Keep right to take NB 7/Vanier Highway. 10.3 km
20. → Turn right onto Rue Regent Street/Regent Street/Rue Regent/NB 101. Continue on Regent Street. 3.1 km
21. ← Turn left onto Rue Queen Street/Queen Street/Rue Queen. 402 m
22. → Turn right onto Rue York Street/York Street/Rue York. 59 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Dominion – Fredericton

Indicative estimates based on ~578 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 Dominion to Fredericton

The straight-line distance between Dominion (Nova Scotia) and Fredericton (New Brunswick) is about 511.6 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: Dominion – Fredericton

Driving directions from Dominion to Fredericton: estimated road distance 578 km, indicative time about 6 h 25 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 Dominion (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2167° N, -60.0167° E. The destination is Fredericton (New Brunswick), at 45.9636° N, -66.6431° E.

Practical tips for the Dominion – Fredericton 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 Fredericton in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Cornwall (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 578 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 Dominion – Fredericton route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Dominion → Cornwall · Dominion → Charlottetown · Dominion → Southport

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