Algonquin Park to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

874.2 miles 1406.9 km · straight line
1116.2 miles actual route 1796.3 km · driving distance
24h 16min estimated drive time
CAD 181 - CAD 223 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Algonquin Park from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Algonquin Park to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 874.2 miles (1406.9 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Algonquin Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.2 miles, taking about 24h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in Canada — Algonquin Park in Ontario and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada in Nova Scotia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Algonquin Park and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Algonquin Park to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 16min CAD 181 - CAD 223 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 7min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~31h 33min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Algonquin Park & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Algonquin Park
45.59°N, 78.38°W
America/Toronto
400m elevation
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
46.14°N, 60.18°W
America/Glace_Bay
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM