Fredericton to Saint John: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.1 miles 88.7 km · straight line
71.6 miles estimated 115.3 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
CAD 12 - CAD 14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Fredericton from Saint John?

The distance from Fredericton to Saint John is 55.1 miles (88.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint John is located SSE of Fredericton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.6 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fredericton and Saint John. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fredericton to Saint John

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min CAD 12 - CAD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Quick Facts

Fredericton
45.95°N, 66.67°W
America/Moncton
110m elevation
Saint John
45.27°N, 66.06°W
America/Moncton
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 451.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients