Route from Sydney Mines to Sussex

Distance from Sydney Mines to Sussex

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines and Sussex is 413.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 467 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 12 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sydney Mines – Sussex

Driving directions from Sydney Mines to Sussex

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

Real distance: 557.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 40 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 Sussex. 45.0 km
11. • Take exit 195 onto 890 toward Sussex. 416 m
12. ← Turn left onto Route 890/NB 890. 919 m
13. → Turn right onto Maple Avenue. 1.1 km
14. • Bear right onto Main Street/NB 121. 201 m
15. ← Turn left onto Queen Street/NB 121. 112 m
16. • Bear right onto St. George Street. 438 m
17. ← Turn left onto Union Street. 320 m
18. ← Turn left onto St. James Street. 34 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sydney Mines – Sussex

Indicative estimates based on ~467 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 Sussex

The straight-line distance between Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) and Sussex (New Brunswick) is about 413.5 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 – Sussex

Planning a trip from Sydney Mines to Sussex means budgeting around 467 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 5 h 12 min by car. The route connects Nova Scotia to New Brunswick and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Sydney Mines (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 46.2333° N, -60.2167° E. The destination is Sussex (New Brunswick), at 45.7167° N, -65.5167° E.

Practical tips for the Sydney Mines – Sussex 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 Sussex 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 467 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 – Sussex route

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

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