Barossa Valley to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

679.8 miles 1094.1 km · straight line
806.9 miles actual route 1298.6 km · driving distance
15h 51min estimated drive time
AUD 152 - AUD 187 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Barossa Valley from Wollongong?

The distance from Barossa Valley to Wollongong is 679.8 miles (1094.1 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located E of Barossa Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806.9 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in Australia — Barossa Valley in South Australia and Wollongong 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 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 Barossa Valley to Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 51min AUD 152 - AUD 187 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 1min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~20h 36min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barossa Valley & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Barossa Valley
34.56°S, 138.95°E
Australia/Adelaide
280m 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 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM