Route from Louisbourg to Saint Stephen

Distance from Louisbourg to Saint Stephen

The straight-line distance between Louisbourg and Saint Stephen is 574.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 649 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 13 min.

Trip cost and route type: Louisbourg – Saint Stephen

Driving directions from Louisbourg to Saint Stephen

The map shows the locations of Louisbourg (A) and Saint Stephen (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 Louisbourg to Saint Stephen

Real distance: 775.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 37 min

1. • Drive northeast on Centre Street. 52 m
2. ← Turn left onto Lower Warren Street. 102 m
3. → Turn right onto Main Street. 31.1 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto George Street/NS 22. 161 m
5. ← Turn left to take the NS 125 ramp. 15.0 km
6. • Take exit 3. 408 m
7. ← Turn left onto Seaview Drive/NS 223. Continue on NS 223. 71.3 km
8. ← Turn left onto Highway 223/NS 223. 33 m
9. • Take the Little Narrows/NS 223 Ferry. 181 m
10. • Drive west on Highway 223/NS 223. 1.7 km
11. ← 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
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
13. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
14. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
15. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
16. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
17. • Keep left to take exit 423 onto NB 1 toward Peticodiac/Sussex/Saint John. 228.0 km
18. • Take exit 9BA onto 3 toward 170/Fredericton/Saint Stephen/Calais. 489 m
19. ← Turn left onto Route 3/NB 3. 674 m
20. ↺ Enter Route 170 and take the 2nd exit onto King Street/NB 170. 874 m
21. → Turn right onto Queen Street West. 604 m
22. → Turn right onto Brook Street. 138 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Louisbourg – Saint Stephen

Indicative estimates based on ~649 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 Louisbourg to Saint Stephen

The straight-line distance between Louisbourg (Nova Scotia) and Saint Stephen (New Brunswick) is about 574.5 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: Louisbourg – Saint Stephen

From Louisbourg to Saint Stephen the estimated road distance is roughly 649 km (574.5 km straight line). The trip connects Nova Scotia to New Brunswick and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Louisbourg (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.9190° N, -59.9733° E. The destination is Saint Stephen (New Brunswick), at 45.2000° N, -67.2833° E.

Practical tips for the Louisbourg – Saint Stephen 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 Saint Stephen in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Masstown (Nova Scotia).

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 649 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 Louisbourg – Saint Stephen route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Louisbourg → Masstown · Louisbourg → Springhill · Louisbourg → Truro

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