Driving from Sydney to Halifax
Halifax lies 313 km (194 mi) south-west of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 381 km (237 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sydney | Halifax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 105,968 | 471,559 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-3 (America/Halifax) |
Where to book car hire from Sydney to Halifax
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Staying in Halifax
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Halifax. Of the 95 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (42), and 6 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 65,920 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Halifax
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Common questions
How far is Halifax from Sydney?
313 km (194 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney; by road roughly 381 km (237 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Halifax by car?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Halifax?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Halifax?
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Halifax, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.