Adelaide to Daintree: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1357.6 miles 2184.9 km · straight line
1845.3 miles actual route 2969.7 km · driving distance
38h 39min estimated drive time
AUD 347 - AUD 428 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Daintree?

The distance from Adelaide to Daintree is 1357.6 miles (2184.9 km) as the crow flies. Daintree is located NNE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1845.3 miles, taking about 38h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Daintree in Queensland.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Adelaide and Daintree. 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 Daintree

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 39min AUD 347 - AUD 428 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 23min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~50h 15min $221–$646* Comfort

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 453 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM