Barossa Valley to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Barossa Valley from Mackay?
The distance from Barossa Valley to Mackay is 1115.4 miles (1795 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located NE of Barossa Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1471.5 miles, taking about 29h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in Australia — Barossa Valley in South Australia and Mackay in Queensland.
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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Barossa Valley and Mackay. 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 Barossa Valley to Mackay
Suggested Stops Between Barossa Valley & Mackay
- 1231 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 372 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
- You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator