Distance from Halifax, Nova Scotia to the U.S. Border

No Direct Land Border

Halifax, Nova Scotia, is located on Canada's Atlantic coast and does not share a land border with the United States. The nearest U.S. border crossing is via land through New Brunswick into Maine, or by ferry from Nova Scotia to Maine.

Nearest Border Crossings

Route Approximate Driving Distance from Halifax Border Crossing
Halifax → Woodstock, NB → Houlton, ME (I-95) ~650 km (400 miles), ~7 hours Houlton/Woodstock
Halifax → Saint John, NB → Calais, ME (Route 1) ~550 km (340 miles), ~6.5 hours Calais/St. Stephen
Ferry: Halifax → Portland, ME (The CAT, seasonal) ~4.5 hours sailing + drive to Halifax port Marine terminal (Portland)

Key Points

  • You must travel through New Brunswick to reach a U.S. land border.
  • Ensure you have proper documentation (passport, NEXUS, Enhanced Driver's Licence) for crossing.
  • Ferry service (The CAT) operates seasonally (typically June–October) and carries vehicles.
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