Blue Mountains to Brisbane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

460.6 miles 741.3 km · straight line
608.3 miles actual route 979 km · driving distance
11h 55min estimated drive time
AUD 115 - AUD 141 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Brisbane?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Brisbane is 460.6 miles (741.3 km) as the crow flies. Brisbane is located NNE of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.3 miles, taking about 11h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains in New South Wales and Brisbane 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 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 Blue Mountains and Brisbane. 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 Blue Mountains to Brisbane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 55min AUD 115 - AUD 141 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 18min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~11h 19min $73–$213* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM