Adelaide to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Adelaide from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Adelaide to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 406.1 miles (653.5 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located ESE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.2 miles, taking about 9h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 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.