How long is the drive?

The drive takes approximately 14 hours without stops.

VIA Rail service to Halifax is currently limited; check schedules for the Ocean train.

What is the best airport?

Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the main hub.

No, you can drive the entire way via the Trans-Canada Highway.

Yes, the drive through New Brunswick offers beautiful scenery.

Halifax

Flight Driving

Martintown to Halifax

Updated: 28 May 2026

Traveling from Martintown to Halifax involves a long-haul drive or a flight from a nearby hub. By car, you will take Highway 401 East to Montreal, then transition to Highway 20 and Highway 85 into New Brunswick, eventually hitting the Trans-Canada Highway 104. The total driving distance is approximately 1,350 km. Alternatively, you can drive to Montreal-Trudeau Airport for a direct flight to Halifax Stanfield International.

Total Distance: Driving distance 1,350 km; Air distance 1,050 km.

Fastest Way

Flight from Montreal-Trudeau, total travel time including airport transit is 5 hours.

Cheapest Way

Driving is generally cheaper if traveling with multiple passengers.

Compare Martintown to Halifax Routes

	Flight Direct from Montreal	Driving Direct
Duration	1 hour 45 mins flight time	14 hours
Avg Price	300-600 CAD	250-350 CAD in fuel
Operator	Air Canada	Personal Vehicle
Route	YUL to YHZ	Hwy 401 E to Hwy 20 E to Trans-Canada Hwy 104
Tip	Book your flight from Montreal-Trudeau for the most frequent direct options.	Stop in Edmundston, New Brunswick, for a rest break.

Travel Tips

Tolls
Be prepared for tolls on the Cobequid Pass in Nova Scotia.
Parking
Downtown Halifax parking is expensive; look for hotels with included parking.
Seafood
Try the local lobster rolls at any waterfront shack.
Weather
Halifax weather is unpredictable; always carry a rain jacket.
Time Zone
Remember that Nova Scotia is in the Atlantic Time Zone, one hour ahead of Ontario.

Safety Tips

Highway Driving
Watch for moose on the Trans-Canada Highway, especially at dawn and dusk.
Winter Driving
If traveling in winter, ensure your vehicle has proper winter tires.
Navigation
Download offline maps as cell service can be spotty in rural New Brunswick.
Emergency
Keep a roadside emergency kit in your trunk at all times.