Ballarat to Sunbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48 miles 77.3 km · straight line
60.3 miles actual route 97 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
AUD 11 - AUD 14 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
91° E bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Sunbury?

The distance from Ballarat to Sunbury is 48 miles (77.3 km) as the crow flies. Sunbury is located E of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.3 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Sunbury. 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 Sunbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min AUD 11 - AUD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Sunbury

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Sunbury
37.58°S, 144.73°E
Australia/Melbourne
220m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 518.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM