Rivière-du-Loup to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.1 miles 734 km · straight line
639.1 miles actual route 1028.6 km · driving distance
12h 52min estimated drive time
CAD 104 - CAD 128 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
101° ESE bearing direction

How far is Rivière-du-Loup from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Rivière-du-Loup to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 456.1 miles (734 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ESE of Rivière-du-Loup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639.1 miles, taking about 12h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in Canada — Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 52min CAD 104 - CAD 128 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 26min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~12h 13min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rivière-du-Loup & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Rivière-du-Loup
47.83°N, 69.54°W
America/Toronto
56m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM