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

701.7 miles 1129.2 km · straight line
832.8 miles actual route 1340.3 km · driving distance
16h 20min estimated drive time
AUD 157 - AUD 193 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Barossa Valley from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Barossa Valley to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 701.7 miles (1129.2 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located E of Barossa Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 832.8 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in Australia — Barossa Valley in South Australia and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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 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.

How to Get from Barossa Valley to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 20min AUD 157 - AUD 193 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 36min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 14min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barossa Valley & Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Quick Facts

Barossa Valley
34.56°S, 138.95°E
Australia/Adelaide
280m elevation
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33.87°S, 151.21°E
Australia/Sydney
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM