Route from Sydney Mines to South Nelson

Distance from Sydney Mines to South Nelson

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines and South Nelson is 415.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 470 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 13 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sydney Mines – South Nelson

Driving directions from Sydney Mines to South Nelson

The map shows the locations of Sydney Mines (A) and South Nelson (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 South Nelson

Real distance: 606.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 17 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. 290.5 km
10. • Take exit 467 B onto 11 North toward 15 East/Shediac/Miramichi. 11.3 km
11. • Keep left to take NB 11/Route 11 toward Shediac/Miramichi. 119.7 km
12. • Take exit 119 onto NB 117/NB 117 toward NB 120. 312 m
13. ← Turn left onto NB 117/NB 8/University Avenue. Continue on NB 117/NB 8. 8.0 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nelson Street/126. 101 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Street/126. Continue on Nelson Street. 1.6 km
16. → Turn right onto Old Line Avenue. 138 m
17. → Turn right onto Coady Street. 162 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sydney Mines – South Nelson

Indicative estimates based on ~470 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 South Nelson

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) and South Nelson (New Brunswick) is about 415.8 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 – South Nelson

The trip from Sydney Mines to South Nelson covers about 470 km on the road (415.8 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 South Nelson (New Brunswick), at 46.9833° N, -65.5500° E.

Practical tips for the Sydney Mines – South Nelson 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 South Nelson in New Brunswick, forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines. The route also passes near Morell (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 470 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 – South Nelson route

These cities are near the direct route between Sydney Mines and South Nelson. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Sydney Mines → Morell · Sydney Mines → North Rustico · Sydney Mines → Charlottetown

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