Route from Sydney Mines to Hampton

Distance from Sydney Mines to Hampton

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines and Hampton is 442.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 500 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 33 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sydney Mines – Hampton

Driving directions from Sydney Mines to Hampton

The map shows the locations of Sydney Mines (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 Sydney Mines to Hampton

Real distance: 594.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 7 min

1. • Drive northeast on Shore Road/NS 305. 315 m
2. ← Turn left onto Main Street/NS 305. 3.7 km
3. • Keep right to take exit 1E&W onto TCH 105 West toward Canso Causeway. 275 m
4. • Keep right to take TCH 105 West toward Canso Causeway. 91.4 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. 87 m
6. • Bear right onto NS 105/TCH/Highway 105/Trans Canada Highway/Highway 105 Route Transcanadienne/Highway 105. Continue on TCH. 47.4 km
7. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
8. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
9. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
10. • Keep left to take exit 423 onto NB 1/Route 1 toward Peticodiac/Sussex/Saint John. 82.0 km
11. • Take exit 158 onto NB 100 toward NB 121/Hampton. 470 m
12. • Bear right onto Hall Road/NB 100. 744 m
13. ← Turn left onto Main Street/NB 100. 575 m
14. → Turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue. 371 m
15. → Turn right onto Saint Paul's Street. 286 m
16. → Turn right onto Homestead Drive. 221 m
17. ← Turn left onto Apple Blossom Trail. 602 m
18. → Turn right onto Viola Avenue. 50 m
19. ← Turn left onto Barbara Street. 184 m
20. ← Turn left onto Loyalist Drive. 115 m
21. → Turn right onto Craig Court. 52 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sydney Mines – Hampton

Indicative estimates based on ~500 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 Sydney Mines to Hampton

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) and Hampton (New Brunswick) is about 442.5 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: Sydney Mines – Hampton

The trip from Sydney Mines to Hampton covers about 500 km on the road (442.5 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 Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E. The destination is Hampton (New Brunswick), at 45.5251° N, -65.8425° E.

Practical tips for the Sydney Mines – 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 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 500 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 Sydney Mines – Hampton route

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

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