Ballarat to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.4 miles 723.3 km · straight line
570 miles actual route 917.3 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
AUD 107 - AUD 132 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Wollongong?

The distance from Ballarat to Wollongong is 449.4 miles (723.3 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located ENE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 570 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Wollongong 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 Wollongong. 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 Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min AUD 107 - AUD 132 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $68–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM