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

1003.3 miles 1614.7 km · straight line
1226.5 miles actual route 1973.8 km · driving distance
25h 40min estimated drive time
CAD 199 - CAD 245 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cambridge, Ontario, Canada from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 1003.3 miles (1614.7 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1226.5 miles, taking about 25h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in Canada — Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 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 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 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 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 40min CAD 199 - CAD 245 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 48min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~33h 22min $147–$429* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cambridge, Ontario, Canada & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
43.36°N, 80.31°W
America/Toronto
272m 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 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM