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

533.4 miles 858.4 km · straight line
892.3 miles actual route 1436 km · driving distance
18h 1min estimated drive time
CAD 145 - CAD 178 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

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

The distance from Saguenay to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 533.4 miles (858.4 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ESE of Saguenay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 892.3 miles, taking about 18h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in Canada — Saguenay 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. 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 Saguenay 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 Saguenay to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 1min CAD 145 - CAD 178 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 37min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 25min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saguenay & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Saguenay
48.42°N, 71.07°W
America/Toronto
84m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM