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

426.1 miles 685.7 km · straight line
511.3 miles estimated 822.8 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bangor from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Bangor to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 426.1 miles (685.7 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Bangor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.3 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Bangor is in Maine, United States, while Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is in Nova Scotia, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bangor and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 Bangor to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bangor & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Bangor
44.80°N, 68.77°W
America/New_York
36m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients