Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

432.1 miles 695.4 km · straight line
535.2 miles actual route 861.3 km · driving distance
11h 7min estimated drive time
AUD 101 - AUD 124 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Airlie Beach from Hervey Bay?

The distance from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay is 432.1 miles (695.4 km) as the crow flies. Hervey Bay is located SE of Airlie Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.2 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in Australia.

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 Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay. 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 Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 7min AUD 101 - AUD 124 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 20min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 34min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Airlie Beach & Hervey Bay

Quick Facts

Airlie Beach
20.27°S, 148.72°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Hervey Bay
25.29°S, 152.77°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM