Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?
The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 748 miles (1203.8 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 958.5 miles, taking about 20h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in Canada — Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
- You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator