Bendigo to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1218.2 miles 1960.5 km · straight line
1452.2 miles actual route 2337.1 km · driving distance
30h 12min estimated drive time
AUD 273 - AUD 337 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Bendigo from Townsville?

The distance from Bendigo to Townsville is 1218.2 miles (1960.5 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located N of Bendigo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1452.2 miles, taking about 30h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in Australia — Bendigo in Victoria and Townsville in Queensland.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Bendigo and Townsville. 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 Townsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 12min AUD 273 - AUD 337 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 14min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~39h 16min $174–$508* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bendigo
36.76°S, 144.28°E
Australia/Melbourne
221m elevation
Townsville
19.27°S, 146.81°E
Australia/Brisbane
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM