Bendigo to Canberra: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.6 miles 466 km · straight line
402.8 miles actual route 648.2 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
AUD 76 - AUD 93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bendigo from Canberra?

The distance from Bendigo to Canberra is 289.6 miles (466 km) as the crow flies. Canberra is located ENE of Bendigo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.8 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in Australia — Bendigo in Victoria and Canberra in Australian Capital Territory.

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 Bendigo and Canberra. 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 Bendigo to Canberra

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min AUD 76 - AUD 93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bendigo & Canberra

Quick Facts

Bendigo
36.76°S, 144.28°E
Australia/Melbourne
221m elevation
Canberra
35.28°S, 149.13°E
Australia/Sydney
578m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM