Bathurst to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bathurst from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Bathurst to Cradle Mountain is 602.5 miles (969.6 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SSW of Bathurst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 852.3 miles, taking about 20h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in Australia — Bathurst in New South Wales and Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Bathurst and Cradle Mountain. 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.