Ballarat to Blue Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.8 miles 723.9 km · straight line
624.3 miles actual route 1004.7 km · driving distance
11h 59min estimated drive time
AUD 118 - AUD 145 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Blue Mountains?

The distance from Ballarat to Blue Mountains is 449.8 miles (723.9 km) as the crow flies. Blue Mountains is located NE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.3 miles, taking about 11h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Blue Mountains in New South Wales.

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. 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 Ballarat and Blue Mountains. 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 Ballarat to Blue Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 59min AUD 118 - AUD 145 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 23min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~11h 23min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Blue Mountains

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM