Ballarat to Great Ocean Road: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79.5 miles 128 km · straight line
94.4 miles actual route 151.9 km · driving distance
2h 31min estimated drive time
AUD 18 - AUD 22 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Great Ocean Road?

The distance from Ballarat to Great Ocean Road is 79.5 miles (128 km) as the crow flies. Great Ocean Road is located SSW of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 94.4 miles, taking about 2h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in Australia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballarat and Great Ocean Road. 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 Great Ocean Road

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 31min AUD 18 - AUD 22 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 1min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $11–$33* Comfort

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 313.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM