Adelaide to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1041.3 miles 1675.8 km · straight line
1266 miles actual route 2037.5 km · driving distance
25h 25min estimated drive time
AUD 238 - AUD 293 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Noosa?

The distance from Adelaide to Noosa is 1041.3 miles (1675.8 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located ENE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1266 miles, taking about 25h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Noosa 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 Noosa. 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 Noosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 25min AUD 238 - AUD 293 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 30min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~33h 3min $152–$443* Comfort

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 347 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM