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

922.4 miles 1484.5 km · straight line
1140.6 miles actual route 1835.6 km · driving distance
23h 54min estimated drive time
CAD 185 - CAD 228 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Oshawa to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 922.4 miles (1484.5 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Oshawa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1140.6 miles, taking about 23h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in Canada — Oshawa 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 Oshawa 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 Oshawa to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 54min CAD 185 - CAD 228 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 41min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~31h 4min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oshawa & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Oshawa
43.90°N, 78.85°W
America/Toronto
105m 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 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM