Armidale to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Armidale from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Armidale to Cradle Mountain is 833.3 miles (1341.1 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SSW of Armidale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1000 miles, taking about 20h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in Australia — Armidale in New South Wales and Cradle Mountain 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. 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 Cradle Mountain. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.