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

566.4 miles 911.6 km · straight line
746.2 miles actual route 1200.9 km · driving distance
16h 15min estimated drive time
CAD 121 - CAD 149 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
81° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Sherbrooke to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 566.4 miles (911.6 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located E of Sherbrooke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 746.2 miles, taking about 16h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in Canada — Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 15min CAD 121 - CAD 149 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 30min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~21h 8min $90–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sherbrooke & Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Quick Facts

Sherbrooke
45.40°N, 71.90°W
America/Toronto
175m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM