Route from Sainte-Marie to Berwick

Distance from Sainte-Marie to Berwick

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Marie and Berwick is 512.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 579 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 26 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sainte-Marie – Berwick

Driving directions from Sainte-Marie to Berwick

The map shows the locations of Sainte-Marie (A) and Berwick (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 Sainte-Marie to Berwick

Real distance: 1,098.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 52 min

1. • Drive northeast. 142 m
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Vachon Nord/173. 1.8 km
3. ← Turn left onto Route Cameron/173. 660 m
4. → Turn right onto Route du Président-Kennedy/173. 27.9 km
5. → Turn right onto Rue Commerciale/218. 873 m
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Route Campagna/218/277. 1.3 km
7. ← Turn left onto Chemin du Trait-Carré/218. 15.6 km
8. → Turn right onto Rang Nord-Est/218. Continue on 218. 8.0 km
9. ← Turn left onto Route 281/281. 733 m
10. ← Turn left to take the 20 ramp. 151.1 km
11. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
12. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
13. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 42.3 km
14. • Take exit 9 onto 2/14 toward Milford/Rawdon/Windsor. 582 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. 29 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14/NS 14/Trunk 14. Continue on Highway 14. 64.3 km
17. → Take the 101 West ramp toward Kentville/Yarmouth. 22.9 km
18. • Keep left to stay on NS 101/Highway 101 toward Greenwich/Port Williams/Canning Wolfville/Yarmouth. 37.6 km
19. • Take exit 15 onto NS 360 toward Berwick/Harbourville. 593 m
20. ← Turn left onto Highway 360/NS 360. 1.1 km
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sainte-Marie – Berwick

Indicative estimates based on ~579 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 Sainte-Marie to Berwick

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Marie (Quebec) and Berwick (Nova Scotia) is about 512.7 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: Sainte-Marie – Berwick

The route from Sainte-Marie to Berwick connects Quebec to Nova Scotia. The straight-line distance is about 512.7 km, with an estimated road distance of 579 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Sainte-Marie (Quebec) — coordinates 46.4500° N, -71.0333° E. The destination is Berwick (Nova Scotia), at 45.0475° N, -64.7360° E.

Practical tips for the Sainte-Marie – Berwick drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Berwick in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands. The route also passes near Woodstock (New Brunswick).

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 579 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 Sainte-Marie – Berwick route

These cities are near the direct route between Sainte-Marie and Berwick. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Sainte-Marie → Woodstock · Sainte-Marie → Saint Stephen · Sainte-Marie → Centreville

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