Barossa Valley to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.8 miles 997.5 km · straight line
743.8 miles estimated 1197 km · driving distance
14h 58min estimated drive time
AUD 140 - AUD 172 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Barossa Valley from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Barossa Valley to Cradle Mountain is 619.8 miles (997.5 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SE of Barossa Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 743.8 miles, taking about 14h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in Australia — Barossa Valley in South Australia and Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Barossa Valley and Cradle Mountain. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barossa Valley to Cradle Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 58min AUD 140 - AUD 172 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 58min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 27min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barossa Valley & Cradle Mountain

Quick Facts

Barossa Valley
34.56°S, 138.95°E
Australia/Adelaide
280m elevation
Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients