Blue Mountains to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.3 miles 663.6 km · straight line
565.6 miles actual route 910.2 km · driving distance
10h 54min estimated drive time
AUD 106 - AUD 131 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 412.3 miles (663.6 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located SW of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.6 miles, taking about 10h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains in New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 54min AUD 106 - AUD 131 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 5min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 21min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Mountains & Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM