Many travellers pass through New Brunswick to reach other parts of the maritimes. When passing through New Brunswick, it is advisable to use the number 2 highway, which passes along the border with Maine before turning East and passing through Fredericton and Moncton.That said, more adventurous travellers can find more to see by following highway 11 up the East coast of the province, and then cutting across the province via the remote road connecting Miramichi to Plaster Rock. It should be noted by the adventurous that this road is used largely by logging trucks, and there is only one gas station, which is approximately halfway along the road.
Quebec City can be reached in a day's drive from most points in Western New Brunswick;
Boston is 8-9 hours by car, and New York City is 12-13 hours away.
Maine borders on New Brunswick's East, and is within three hour's drive from almost all parts of New Brunswick. While the major road connecting the two is the Woodstock to Holton route 95, much more attractive coastal scenery can be found driving along the South coast to the St. Stephen / Calais border.
Prince Edward Island was formerly a ferry ride away from New Brunswick, however the ferry connection with New Brunswick was closed in 1997, with the creation of the Confederation Bridge. Unfortunately, to protect transport trucks from the high winds of the Northumberland Strait, high concrete walls are in place which diminish the potentially excellent views the bridge could offer.
Nova Scotia is readily accessible from much of New Brunswick.
