Ballarat to Hobart: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.5 miles 660.6 km · straight line
506.7 miles actual route 815.5 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
AUD 95 - AUD 117 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Hobart?

The distance from Ballarat to Hobart is 410.5 miles (660.6 km) as the crow flies. Hobart is located SSE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.7 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Hobart 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 Hobart. 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 Hobart

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min AUD 95 - AUD 117 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~13h 3min $61–$177* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Hobart
42.88°S, 147.33°E
Australia/Hobart
0m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM