Blue Mountains to Darwin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1912.4 miles 3077.7 km · straight line
2403 miles actual route 3867.3 km · driving distance
44h 2min estimated drive time
AUD 452 - AUD 557 estimated fuel cost
~4h 21min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Darwin?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Darwin is 1912.4 miles (3077.7 km) as the crow flies. Darwin is located NW of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2403 miles, taking about 44h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 21min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains in New South Wales and Darwin in Northern Territory.

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 Darwin. 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 Darwin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 2min AUD 452 - AUD 557 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 50min $192–$360* Budget
Train ~57h 15min $288–$841* Comfort

Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Darwin
12.46°S, 130.85°E
Australia/Darwin
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 637 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 159 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM