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

526.2 miles 846.9 km · straight line
752.8 miles actual route 1211.5 km · driving distance
15h 33min estimated drive time
CAD 122 - CAD 150 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Quebec City to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 526.2 miles (846.9 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.8 miles, taking about 15h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in Canada — Quebec City 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Quebec City 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 Quebec City to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 33min CAD 122 - CAD 150 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 40min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~20h 13min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quebec City & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM