Apollo Bay to Launceston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

260.3 miles 418.9 km · straight line
413.1 miles actual route 664.8 km · driving distance
12h 10min estimated drive time
AUD 78 - AUD 96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Apollo Bay from Launceston?

The distance from Apollo Bay to Launceston is 260.3 miles (418.9 km) as the crow flies. Launceston is located SE of Apollo Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.1 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in Australia — Apollo Bay in Victoria and Launceston in Tasmania.

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 Apollo Bay and Launceston. 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 Apollo Bay to Launceston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 10min AUD 78 - AUD 96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 36min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~11h 34min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apollo Bay & Launceston

Quick Facts

Apollo Bay
38.76°S, 143.67°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Launceston
41.44°S, 147.13°E
Australia/Hobart
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM