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

589.9 miles 949.3 km · straight line
840.5 miles actual route 1352.7 km · driving distance
16h 55min estimated drive time
CAD 136 - CAD 168 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
84° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Drummondville to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 589.9 miles (949.3 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Drummondville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.5 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in Canada — Drummondville in Quebec 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 Drummondville 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 Drummondville to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 55min CAD 136 - CAD 168 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 18min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 0min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Drummondville & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Drummondville
45.88°N, 72.48°W
America/Toronto
89m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM