Why is Truro called the Hub?

Because it is a central transportation and commercial center.

How long is the drive?

It takes approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Are there buses to Truro?

Public transit is limited; driving is the preferred method.

What is the best route?

Route 104 is the most efficient path.

Is the tidal bore worth seeing?

Yes, it is a unique natural phenomenon.

Bas-Caraquet

Truro

Driving

Bas-Caraquet to Truro

Updated: 31 May 2026

The drive from Bas-Caraquet to Truro covers 380 kilometers, taking you across New Brunswick and into Nova Scotia. You will travel south on Route 11, merge onto the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2), and then continue on Route 104 into Nova Scotia. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. Truro is known as the 'Hub of Nova Scotia' due to its central location and importance as a transportation center.

Total Distance: 380 km driving distance; 300 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Driving via Route 104 is the fastest at 4 hours 15 minutes.

Cheapest Way

Driving is the most practical and cost-effective method.

Compare Bas-Caraquet to Truro Routes

Driving

Direct

Duration

4 hours 15 mins

Avg Price

75-110 CAD

Operator

Personal Vehicle

Route

Route 11 South to Route 2, then Route 104 East.

The drive involves crossing the Nova Scotia border.

Travel Tips

Hub of Nova Scotia
Truro is a great base for exploring the rest of the province.
Rest Stops
Amherst is a convenient place to stop for a break.
Fuel
Gas stations are plentiful along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Weather
Check the forecast before you leave, especially in winter.
Maps
Use a GPS to navigate the highway exits.