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

422 miles 679.2 km · straight line
605.9 miles actual route 975.1 km · driving distance
13h 4min estimated drive time
CAD 98 - CAD 121 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

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

The distance from Rimouski to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 422 miles (679.2 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ESE of Rimouski. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605.9 miles, taking about 13h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in Canada — Rimouski 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 Rimouski 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 Rimouski to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 4min CAD 98 - CAD 121 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 41min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~12h 25min $73–$212* Comfort

Quick Facts

Rimouski
48.45°N, 68.52°W
America/Toronto
23m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM