Adelaide to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Adelaide from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Adelaide to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 722 miles (1162 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located E of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 854 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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 Sydney, New South Wales, 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.