Ballarat to Central Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.3 miles 821.3 km · straight line
629.8 miles actual route 1013.6 km · driving distance
12h 12min estimated drive time
AUD 119 - AUD 146 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Central Coast?

The distance from Ballarat to Central Coast is 510.3 miles (821.3 km) as the crow flies. Central Coast is located ENE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 629.8 miles, taking about 12h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Central Coast 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 Central Coast. 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 Central Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 12min AUD 119 - AUD 146 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 38min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 52min $76–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Central Coast

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Central Coast
33.43°S, 151.37°E
Australia/Sydney
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM