Bairnsdale to Bathurst: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.9 miles 521.3 km · straight line
436 miles actual route 701.7 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
AUD 82 - AUD 101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bairnsdale from Bathurst?

The distance from Bairnsdale to Bathurst is 323.9 miles (521.3 km) as the crow flies. Bathurst is located NNE of Bairnsdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in Australia — Bairnsdale in Victoria and Bathurst in New South Wales.

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 Bairnsdale and Bathurst. 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 Bairnsdale to Bathurst

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min AUD 82 - AUD 101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bairnsdale & Bathurst

Quick Facts

Bairnsdale
37.82°S, 147.61°E
Australia/Melbourne
26m elevation
Bathurst
33.42°S, 149.58°E
Australia/Sydney
670m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM