Blue Mountains to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Blue Mountains from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Cradle Mountain is 597.7 miles (961.9 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SSW of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.2 miles, taking about 14h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blue Mountains and Cradle Mountain. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.