The Distance Between Pei And New Brunswick

The distance between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island is around 145 miles or 234 kilometres. The two Canadian provinces can be travelled between by bus or car, with the quickest route being a 2-hour, 3-minute drive. This trip can also be made as part of a 6-day Maritime trip, which includes lobster dinners, visits to the Bay of Fundy and a tour of the birthplace of Canadian Confederation.

Travel by bus or car

Travel by Car

The road distance from New Brunswick to PEI is 103.5-104 miles. The drive will take around 2 hours 3-4 minutes and costs $23-$35. The average driving speed is 56 mph.

You can drive across the Confederation Bridge, which connects New Brunswick to Borden-Carleton on the southwest coast of PEI. The bridge is 12.9 kilometres long and takes around 10 minutes to drive over. A shuttle service is available for pedestrians and cyclists.

Travel by Bus

There is no direct bus from New Brunswick to PEI. However, you can take a bus from Moncton, NB, to Charlottetown, PE, with a change in Amherst, NS. The journey will take approximately 3 hours 40 minutes-3 hours 54 minutes and costs $30-$45.

Air travel distance

The air travel distance between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (PEI) is 145 miles or 234 kilometres. This distance can be covered in 0.26 hours by air.

There are several ways to get from New Brunswick to PEI. One can either drive across the Confederation Bridge, take a ferry from Nova Scotia, or fly to the Charlottetown Airport. The Confederation Bridge connects New Brunswick to Borden-Carleton on the southwest coast of PEI. The ferry from Caribou, Nova Scotia, to Wood Islands, PEI, is a 75-minute car ferry crossing that operates from May to mid-December.

The road distance from New Brunswick to PEI is 103.5-104 miles, and it takes about 2 hours and 3-4 minutes to drive this route. The cheapest way to travel between these two places is by driving, which costs $23-$35.

It is important to note that there is no direct bus service between New Brunswick and PEI. However, one can take a bus with transfers, which takes approximately 3 hours and 40-54 minutes.

Driving time

The driving distance between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick is around 104 miles. The total driving time is around 2 hours and 3 minutes, but can take up to 3 hours and 39 minutes depending on traffic.

The quickest route is to drive from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to Moncton, New Brunswick. This route takes you along the Points East Coastal Drive, where you can enjoy stunning views of the coast. You can also take a bus from Charlottetown to Moncton, although this will take longer at around 3 hours and 40 minutes.

If you're starting your journey in Saint John, New Brunswick, and driving to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, then the flight distance is 155.69 miles, and the road distance is 250.56 km.

There are plenty of things to see and do in both Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. In Prince Edward Island, you can visit the birthplace of Canadian Confederation and the home of Anne of Green Gables. You can also enjoy a lobster dinner on a working lobster boat and meet a Mi'kmaq guide. In New Brunswick, you can visit the Hopewell Rocks, stroll along the Bay of Fundy's ocean floor, and explore Canada's oldest city.

Driving directions

The total driving distance between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (PEI) is 173 miles, with a road distance of 103.5-104 miles. Here are the step-by-step driving directions:

Option 1: Via Moncton and Charlottetown

Estimated Time: 2 hours and 4 minutes

• Start your journey in Moncton, New Brunswick.
• Get on Trans-Canada Highway/NB-2 W in Dieppe from Mapleton Rd and Fox Creek Rd.
• Follow Trans-Canada Highway/NB-2 W to Amherst.
• Take the Amherst ramp from Nova Scotia Highway 104 W.
• Follow PE-1 W to Water St/Abegweit Blvd in Charlottetown.
• Take the exit toward Charlottetown/Abegweit Blvd from PE-1 W.
• Drive to your destination in Charlottetown, PEI.

Option 2: Via Amherst and Charlottetown

Estimated Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes

• Start your journey in Amherst, New Brunswick.
• Follow Nova Scotia Highway 104 E to Prince Edward Island.
• Take the Amherst ramp to Nova Scotia Highway 104 E.
• Continue on Nova Scotia Highway 104 E. Take the exit toward Charlottetown/Abegweit Blvd from PE-1 W.
• Drive to your destination in Charlottetown, PEI.

Travel restrictions

The distance between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick is 173 miles, with a road distance of 103.5 miles. The quickest way to travel between the two locations is by car, which takes 2 hours and 3 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus, which takes 3 hours and 40 minutes.

As of June 2021, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has not imposed any particular restrictions on those travelling from New Brunswick. Travellers from New Brunswick are required to follow the same rules as those from other Atlantic provinces.

From June 27, 2021, travellers from all Atlantic provinces were allowed to enter PEI without having to self-isolate, as long as they had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and received a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Travellers with a PEI Pass can use it whenever they travel within the Atlantic region or to the Magdalen Islands without having to self-isolate when they return to PEI.

In October 2021, Islanders were advised to avoid non-essential travel to COVID-19 hotspots in New Brunswick as cases in that province continued to rise. Travel to certain areas was restricted except for essential purposes, such as work, health services, childcare, or education. These areas included Zone 1 in the Moncton region, the northern portion of Zone 3, and all of Zone 4, the Edmundston region.

As of March 2024, there are no current travel restrictions within Canada. However, domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply, and face masks are recommended.

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