Blue Mountains to Cairns: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Blue Mountains from Cairns?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Cairns is 1194.2 miles (1921.8 km) as the crow flies. Cairns is located NNW of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1450.5 miles, taking about 30h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains in New South Wales and Cairns 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. 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 Blue Mountains and Cairns. 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.