Bathurst to Brisbane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

459.2 miles 739 km · straight line
571.6 miles actual route 919.9 km · driving distance
12h 20min estimated drive time
AUD 108 - AUD 132 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bathurst from Brisbane?

The distance from Bathurst to Brisbane is 459.2 miles (739 km) as the crow flies. Brisbane is located NNE of Bathurst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571.6 miles, taking about 12h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in Australia — Bathurst in New South Wales and Brisbane in Queensland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bathurst and Brisbane. 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 Brisbane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 20min AUD 108 - AUD 132 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 48min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 43min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bathurst & Brisbane

Quick Facts

Bathurst
33.42°S, 149.58°E
Australia/Sydney
670m elevation
Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM