Blue Mountains to Wollongong city centre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

59.4 miles 95.6 km · straight line
77.2 miles estimated 124.3 km · driving distance
1h 33min estimated drive time
AUD 15 - AUD 18 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Wollongong city centre?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Wollongong city centre is 59.4 miles (95.6 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong city centre is located SE of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.2 miles, taking about 1h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 Wollongong city centre. 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 Wollongong city centre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 33min AUD 15 - AUD 18 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 52min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Blue Mountains & Wollongong city centre

Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Wollongong city centre
34.43°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 419.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients