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

990.4 miles 1593.9 km · straight line
1258 miles actual route 2024.6 km · driving distance
27h 16min estimated drive time
CAD 204 - CAD 251 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Greater Sudbury from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Greater Sudbury to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 990.4 miles (1593.9 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Greater Sudbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1258 miles, taking about 27h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in Canada — Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 16min CAD 204 - CAD 251 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 43min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~35h 27min $151–$440* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greater Sudbury & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Greater Sudbury
46.49°N, 80.99°W
America/Toronto
266m 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 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM