Blue Mountains to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

870.7 miles 1401.3 km · straight line
1043.3 miles actual route 1679.1 km · driving distance
21h 44min estimated drive time
AUD 196 - AUD 242 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Mackay?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Mackay is 870.7 miles (1401.3 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located N of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.3 miles, taking about 21h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains in New South Wales and Mackay 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Mackay. 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 Mackay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 44min AUD 196 - AUD 242 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 5min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~28h 15min $125–$365* Comfort

Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Mackay
21.15°S, 149.17°E
Australia/Brisbane
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM