Bairnsdale to Blue Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.7 miles 517.7 km · straight line
386 miles estimated 621.2 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
AUD 73 - AUD 89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bairnsdale from Blue Mountains?

The distance from Bairnsdale to Blue Mountains is 321.7 miles (517.7 km) as the crow flies. Blue Mountains is located NNE of Bairnsdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in Australia — Bairnsdale in Victoria and Blue Mountains 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 Blue Mountains. 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.

How to Get from Bairnsdale to Blue Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min AUD 73 - AUD 89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bairnsdale & Blue Mountains

Quick Facts

Bairnsdale
37.82°S, 147.61°E
Australia/Melbourne
26m elevation
Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients