Bathurst to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bathurst from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Bathurst to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 399.4 miles (642.7 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located SW of Bathurst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.2 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in Australia — Bathurst in New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bathurst and Melbourne, Victoria, 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.