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

748 miles 1203.8 km · straight line
958.5 miles actual route 1542.6 km · driving distance
20h 29min estimated drive time
CAD 155 - CAD 191 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
81° E bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 29min CAD 155 - CAD 191 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 35min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~26h 38min $115–$335* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM