Ballarat to Tarneit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48 miles 77.3 km · straight line
61.3 miles actual route 98.6 km · driving distance
1h 17min estimated drive time
AUD 12 - AUD 14 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Tarneit?

The distance from Ballarat to Tarneit is 48 miles (77.3 km) as the crow flies. Tarneit is located ESE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 61.3 miles, taking about 1h 17min. 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 Tarneit. 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 Tarneit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 17min AUD 12 - AUD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 32min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Tarneit

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Tarneit
37.84°S, 144.66°E
Australia/Melbourne
50m 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