Ballarat to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ballarat from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Ballarat to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 485.3 miles (781 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located ENE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.1 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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.