Adelaide to Canberra: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Adelaide from Canberra?
The distance from Adelaide to Canberra is 595.4 miles (958.2 km) as the crow flies. Canberra is located E of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.4 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Canberra in Australian Capital Territory.
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 Canberra. 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 Canberra
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator