St. John's to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is St. John's from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?
The distance from St. John's to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 366.4 miles (589.6 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located WSW of St. John's. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.8 miles, taking about 18h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in Canada — St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for St. John's 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 St. John's to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
- You could travel this distance about 68 times to circle the Earth's equator