Blue Mountains to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

59.2 miles 95.3 km · straight line
99.2 miles actual route 159.7 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
AUD 19 - AUD 23 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Wollongong?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Wollongong is 59.2 miles (95.3 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located SE of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.2 miles, taking about 2h 14min. 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. 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 Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min AUD 19 - AUD 23 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Mountains & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m 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 420.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM