Route from Lunenburg to Hampton

Distance from Lunenburg to Hampton

The straight-line distance between Lunenburg and Hampton is 174.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 210 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lunenburg – Hampton

Driving directions from Lunenburg to Hampton

The map shows the locations of Lunenburg (A) and Hampton (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 Lunenburg to Hampton

Real distance: 455.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 50 min

1. • Drive northeast on Starr Street. 87 m
2. ← Turn left onto Kissing Bridge Road. 60 m
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 332/NS 332/Route 332. Continue on NS 332. 1.0 km
4. → Turn right onto Highway 3/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 9.5 km
5. • Bear right onto South Main Street/NS 3. Continue on NS 3. 355 m
6. • Keep right to stay on NS 3. 2.5 km
7. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 193 m
8. • Keep right to take 103 East toward Chester/Halifax. 17.4 km
9. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 37.7 km
10. • Take exit 5 onto 213/Hammonds Plains Road toward Bedford. 372 m
11. ← Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road/NS 213. 15.5 km
12. ← Turn left to take the NS 102 North ramp toward Lower Sackville/Airport/Truro. 87.0 km
13. • Keep left to take NS 104 toward Highway 104. 129 m
14. • Take the exit. 197.9 km
15. • Keep left to take exit 423 onto NB 1/Route 1 toward Peticodiac/Sussex/Saint John. 82.0 km
16. • Take exit 158 onto NB 100 toward NB 121/Hampton. 470 m
17. • Bear right onto Hall Road/NB 100. 744 m
18. ← Turn left onto Main Street/NB 100. 575 m
19. → Turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue. 371 m
20. → Turn right onto Saint Paul's Street. 286 m
21. → Turn right onto Homestead Drive. 221 m
22. ← Turn left onto Apple Blossom Trail. 602 m
23. → Turn right onto Viola Avenue. 50 m
24. ← Turn left onto Barbara Street. 184 m
25. ← Turn left onto Loyalist Drive. 115 m
26. → Turn right onto Craig Court. 52 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Lunenburg – Hampton

Indicative estimates based on ~210 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 Lunenburg to Hampton

The straight-line distance between Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) and Hampton (New Brunswick) is about 174.7 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: Lunenburg – Hampton

From Lunenburg to Hampton the estimated road distance is roughly 210 km (174.7 km straight line). The trip connects Nova Scotia to New Brunswick and is a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 44.3833° N, -64.3167° E. The destination is Hampton (New Brunswick), at 45.5251° N, -65.8425° E.

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

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 210 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 Lunenburg – Hampton route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Lunenburg → Middleton · Lunenburg → Bridgetown · Lunenburg → Aylesford

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