Driving from Ottawa to Sydney
Sydney lies 1,204 km (748 mi) east of Ottawa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 1,469 km (913 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ottawa | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
Clocks in Sydney are 1 h ahead of Ottawa right now, so a 16 h 19 min journey lands 17 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Ottawa to Sydney
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Ottawa?
1,204 km (748 mi) in a straight line, east of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,469 km (913 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Sydney by car?
About 16 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Sydney?
Sydney is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against America/Toronto).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.