Ballarat to Daintree: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1475.9 miles 2375.2 km · straight line
1806.1 miles actual route 2906.6 km · driving distance
38h 15min estimated drive time
AUD 340 - AUD 419 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Daintree?

The distance from Ballarat to Daintree is 1475.9 miles (2375.2 km) as the crow flies. Daintree is located N of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1806.1 miles, taking about 38h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Daintree in Queensland.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballarat and Daintree. 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 Daintree

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 15min AUD 340 - AUD 419 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 54min $144–$271* Budget
Train ~49h 44min $217–$632* Comfort

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 492 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM