Bathurst to Blue Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.9 miles 75.5 km · straight line
63.1 miles actual route 101.6 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
AUD 12 - AUD 15 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bathurst from Blue Mountains?

The distance from Bathurst to Blue Mountains is 46.9 miles (75.5 km) as the crow flies. Blue Mountains is located ESE of Bathurst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 63.1 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in Australia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bathurst and Blue Mountains. 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 Bathurst to Blue Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min AUD 12 - AUD 15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bathurst & Blue Mountains

Quick Facts

Bathurst
33.42°S, 149.58°E
Australia/Sydney
670m elevation
Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Explore more routes from Blue Mountains

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 530.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM