Blue Mountains to North Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476.5 miles 766.9 km · straight line
571.8 miles estimated 920.3 km · driving distance
11h 30min estimated drive time
AUD 108 - AUD 133 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from North Lakes?

The distance from Blue Mountains to North Lakes is 476.5 miles (766.9 km) as the crow flies. North Lakes is located NNE of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571.8 miles, taking about 11h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains in New South Wales and North Lakes in Queensland.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blue Mountains and North Lakes. 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.

How to Get from Blue Mountains to North Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 30min AUD 108 - AUD 133 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 48min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Mountains & North Lakes

Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
North Lakes
27.22°S, 153.02°E
Australia/Brisbane
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients