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

289.6 miles 466 km · straight line
385.8 miles actual route 620.9 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
CAD 63 - CAD 77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Saint John from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from Saint John to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 289.6 miles (466 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of Saint John. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.8 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in Canada — Saint John in New Brunswick and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada in Nova Scotia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Saint John 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 John to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min CAD 63 - CAD 77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint John & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Saint John
45.27°N, 66.06°W
America/Moncton
30m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM