Adelaide to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

611.5 miles 984.1 km · straight line
771.2 miles actual route 1241.2 km · driving distance
19h 33min estimated drive time
AUD 145 - AUD 179 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Adelaide to Cradle Mountain is 611.5 miles (984.1 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.2 miles, taking about 19h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.

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 Cradle Mountain. 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 Cradle Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 33min AUD 145 - AUD 179 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 28min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~25h 25min $93–$270* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM