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

How far is Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 1010.8 miles (1626.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located W of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1237.6 miles, taking about 25h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in Canada — Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada in Nova Scotia and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in Ontario.

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. 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 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada and Waterloo, Ontario, 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.