Adelaide to Great Ocean Road: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.1 miles 602.1 km · straight line
452.7 miles actual route 728.6 km · driving distance
9h 32min estimated drive time
AUD 85 - AUD 105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Great Ocean Road?

The distance from Adelaide to Great Ocean Road is 374.1 miles (602.1 km) as the crow flies. Great Ocean Road is located SE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 452.7 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Great Ocean Road. 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 Great Ocean Road

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 32min AUD 85 - AUD 105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 26min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~9h 3min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Adelaide & Great Ocean Road

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM