Blue Mountains to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

52.6 miles 84.7 km · straight line
63.6 miles actual route 102.3 km · driving distance
1h 33min estimated drive time
AUD 12 - AUD 15 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 52.6 miles (84.7 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located ESE of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 63.6 miles, taking about 1h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in Australia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blue Mountains and Sydney, New South Wales, 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 33min AUD 12 - AUD 15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 52min $5–$10* Budget

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Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33.87°S, 151.21°E
Australia/Sydney
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 473.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM