Route from Cowansville to Bridgewater

Distance from Cowansville to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Cowansville and Bridgewater is 655.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 741 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 14 min.

Trip cost and route type: Cowansville – Bridgewater

Driving directions from Cowansville to Bridgewater

The map shows the locations of Cowansville (A) and Bridgewater (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 Cowansville to Bridgewater

Real distance: 1,317.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 17 h 47 min

1. • Drive south on Rue du Sud. 1.2 km
2. ← Turn left onto 104/139/Boulevard Jean-Jacques-Bertrand. 5.1 km
3. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Boulevard Jean-Jacques-Bertrand/104/139. 46 m
4. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Boulevard Jean-Jacques-Bertrand/104/139. Continue on 104/139. 2.5 km
5. → Turn right onto Chemin de West-Brome/139. Continue on 139. 14.8 km
6. ← Turn left onto Chemin Schweizer. 411 m
7. → Turn right onto Route Scenic. 10.2 km
8. • Bear left onto Chemin de la Vallée-Missisquoi. 14.1 km
9. → Turn right onto Route de Mansonville/243. 3.0 km
10. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 233 m
11. • Bear right onto Vermont Route 243/VT 243. Continue on VT 243. 1.7 km
12. ← Turn left onto North Pleasant Street/VT 105. Continue on VT 105. 12.6 km
13. → Turn right onto Vermont Route 100/VT 100/43rd Infantry Division Memorial Highway. 1.4 km
14. ← Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North/VT 14. 7.5 km
15. → Turn right onto U.S. Route 5/US 5/VT 14. 801 m
16. • Bear left onto U.S. Route 5/US 5/VT 14. Continue on U.S. Route 5/US 5. 7.8 km
17. ← Turn left to take the I 91 South ramp. 53.4 km
18. • Take exit 19 onto I 93 South toward Littleton New Hampshire. 6.3 km
19. • Take exit 1 onto VT 18 toward US 2/Saint Johnsbury/Lower Waterford. 333 m
20. ← Turn left onto VT 18/Vermont Route 18. 942 m
21. → Turn right onto US 2/U.S. Route 2 East. Continue on US 2. 40.1 km
22. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto US 2/US 3/Main Street. 1.3 km
23. • Keep left to stay on US 2. 37.3 km
24. → Turn right onto US 2/NH 16/Main Street. 73.1 km
25. ← Turn left onto Veterans Street. 460 m
26. → Turn right onto US 2/ME 17/River Road. 98.1 km
27. ← Turn left onto Center Road/ME 139. Continue on ME 139. 3.3 km
28. ← Turn left to take the I 95 North ramp. 291.0 km
29. • Keep right to take 2 East toward Fredericton. 92.6 km
30. • Keep right to stay on TCH. 340.4 km
31. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
32. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 22.9 km
33. • Keep right to take exit 1A onto 103 West toward Peggys Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth. 232 m
34. • Keep right to take 3/103/333 toward Peggys Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth. 74.6 km
35. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 16.3 km
36. • Take exit 12 onto 3/331/332 toward Bridgewater/West/East LaHave/Riverport. 710 m
37. ← Turn left toward Bridgewater. 2.0 km
38. → Turn right onto Aberdeen Road/NS 325/Route 325. 354 m
39. ← Turn left onto Davison Drive. 264 m
40. ← Turn left onto LaHave Street. 187 m
41. → Turn right onto Old Bridge Street/NS 3. 272 m
42. ← Turn left onto King Street/NS 3/NS 331. 209 m
43. → Turn right onto Dufferin Street/NS 3. 543 m
44. ← Turn left onto Walnut Street. 176 m
45. → Turn right onto Christie Street. 120 m
46. Show all 45 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Cowansville – Bridgewater

Indicative estimates based on ~741 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 Cowansville to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Cowansville (Quebec) and Bridgewater (Nova Scotia) is about 655.7 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: Cowansville – Bridgewater

Driving directions from Cowansville to Bridgewater: estimated road distance 741 km, indicative time about 8 h 14 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Cowansville (Quebec) — coordinates 45.2000° N, -72.7500° E. The destination is Bridgewater (Nova Scotia), at 44.3700° N, -64.5200° E.

Practical tips for the Cowansville – Bridgewater drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Bridgewater in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands.

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 741 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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