Armidale to Ballarat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.7 miles 1064.9 km · straight line
803 miles actual route 1292.3 km · driving distance
16h 50min estimated drive time
AUD 151 - AUD 186 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Armidale from Ballarat?

The distance from Armidale to Ballarat is 661.7 miles (1064.9 km) as the crow flies. Ballarat is located SW of Armidale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 803 miles, taking about 16h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in Australia — Armidale in New South Wales and Ballarat in Victoria.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Armidale and Ballarat. 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 Armidale to Ballarat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 50min AUD 151 - AUD 186 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 12min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~21h 53min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Armidale & Ballarat

Quick Facts

Armidale
30.50°S, 151.67°E
Australia/Sydney
1053m elevation
Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM