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

943.1 miles 1517.7 km · straight line
1167.7 miles actual route 1879.2 km · driving distance
24h 27min estimated drive time
CAD 189 - CAD 233 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Markham to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 943.1 miles (1517.7 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Markham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1167.7 miles, taking about 24h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in Canada — Markham 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 Markham 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 Markham to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 27min CAD 189 - CAD 233 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 20min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~31h 47min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Markham & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Markham
43.87°N, 79.27°W
America/Toronto
168m 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 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM