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

645.2 miles 1038.4 km · straight line
837.7 miles actual route 1348.2 km · driving distance
18h 8min estimated drive time
CAD 136 - CAD 167 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
81° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Montreal to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 645.2 miles (1038.4 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 837.7 miles, taking about 18h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in Canada — Montreal 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 Montreal 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 Montreal to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 8min CAD 136 - CAD 167 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 46min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~23h 34min $101–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM