Adelaide to Bathurst: Road Trip Guide & Distance

636 miles 1023.5 km · straight line
730.3 miles actual route 1175.3 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
AUD 138 - AUD 169 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Bathurst?

The distance from Adelaide to Bathurst is 636 miles (1023.5 km) as the crow flies. Bathurst is located E of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.3 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Bathurst in New South Wales.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Adelaide and Bathurst. 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 Adelaide to Bathurst

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min AUD 138 - AUD 169 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Adelaide & Bathurst

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Bathurst
33.42°S, 149.58°E
Australia/Sydney
670m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM