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

803.1 miles 1292.4 km · straight line
1018.2 miles actual route 1638.6 km · driving distance
21h 38min estimated drive time
CAD 165 - CAD 203 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 803.1 miles (1292.4 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1018.2 miles, taking about 21h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in Canada — Kingston, 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 38min CAD 165 - CAD 203 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 58min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~28h 7min $122–$356* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
44.23°N, 76.48°W
America/Toronto
70m 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 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM