Driving from Toronto to Sydney
Sydney lies 1,533 km (953 mi) east of Toronto, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 1,870 km (1,162 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Toronto | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 2.8 million | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
Clocks in Sydney are 1 h ahead of Toronto right now, so a 20 h 47 min journey lands 21 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Toronto to Sydney
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Staying in Sydney
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Toronto?
1,533 km (953 mi) in a straight line, east of Toronto; by road roughly 1,870 km (1,162 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Sydney by car?
About 20 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto 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.