Blacktown to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

608.3 miles 979 km · straight line
905.8 miles actual route 1457.8 km · driving distance
21h 12min estimated drive time
AUD 171 - AUD 210 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Blacktown from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Blacktown to Cradle Mountain is 608.3 miles (979 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SSW of Blacktown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905.8 miles, taking about 21h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in Australia — Blacktown 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 Blacktown 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.

How to Get from Blacktown to Cradle Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 12min AUD 171 - AUD 210 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 26min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~27h 34min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacktown & Cradle Mountain

Quick Facts

Blacktown
33.77°S, 150.92°E
Australia/Sydney
67m elevation
Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM