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

952.6 miles 1533 km · straight line
1226.2 miles actual route 1973.4 km · driving distance
25h 39min estimated drive time
CAD 199 - CAD 245 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Barrie to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 952.6 miles (1533 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1226.2 miles, taking about 25h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in Canada — Barrie 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 Barrie 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 Barrie to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 39min CAD 199 - CAD 245 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 47min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~33h 21min $147–$429* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m 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 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM