Adelaide to Hobart: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Adelaide from Hobart?

The distance from Adelaide to Hobart is 721.8 miles (1161.6 km) as the crow flies. Hobart is located SE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.3 miles, taking about 21h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Hobart 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. 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 Hobart. 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.