Ballarat to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.5 miles 488.4 km · straight line
389.7 miles actual route 627.1 km · driving distance
11h 44min estimated drive time
AUD 73 - AUD 90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Ballarat to Cradle Mountain is 303.5 miles (488.4 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SSE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.7 miles, taking about 11h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.

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 Ballarat and Cradle Mountain. 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 Cradle Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 44min AUD 73 - AUD 90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 5min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~11h 9min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Cradle Mountain

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM