The journey from River John to Bathurst is approximately 450 km. You will drive west on Highway 104 through Nova Scotia, continue on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 2) through New Brunswick, and take Highway 11 to Bathurst. The trip takes about 5 hours. This is a major cross-province drive. It is a well-maintained route suitable for long-distance travel.
Total Distance: 450 km driving distance; 320 km straight-line air distance.
Plan for multiple rest stops along the Trans-Canada Highway.
June to September for the best weather and road conditions.