Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

632.8 miles 1018.4 km · straight line
824.1 miles actual route 1326.3 km · driving distance
18h 0min estimated drive time
CAD 134 - CAD 164 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 632.8 miles (1018.4 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 824.1 miles, taking about 18h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in Canada — Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 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 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 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 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 0min CAD 134 - CAD 164 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 36min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~23h 24min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
45.31°N, 73.26°W
America/Toronto
32m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM