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

889.6 miles 1431.7 km · straight line
1127.1 miles actual route 1813.9 km · driving distance
23h 58min estimated drive time
CAD 183 - CAD 225 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 889.6 miles (1431.7 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.1 miles, taking about 23h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in Canada — Peterborough, 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 Peterborough, 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 58min CAD 183 - CAD 225 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 46min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~31h 9min $135–$394* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m 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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM