Adelaide to Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.4 miles 998.5 km · straight line
829.8 miles actual route 1335.4 km · driving distance
20h 47min estimated drive time
AUD 156 - AUD 192 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia?

The distance from Adelaide to Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia is 620.4 miles (998.5 km) as the crow flies. Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia is located SE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 829.8 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia 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 Queenstown, Tasmania, 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.

How to Get from Adelaide to Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 47min AUD 156 - AUD 192 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 56min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~27h 1min $100–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Adelaide & Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia
42.08°S, 145.56°E
Australia/Hobart
140m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM