Bairnsdale to Wollongong city centre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bairnsdale from Wollongong city centre?

The distance from Bairnsdale to Wollongong city centre is 297.6 miles (478.9 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong city centre is located NE of Bairnsdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in Australia — Bairnsdale in Victoria and Wollongong city centre 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 Wollongong city centre. 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.