Brisbane to Cradle Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brisbane from Cradle Mountain?

The distance from Brisbane to Cradle Mountain is 1058.3 miles (1703.1 km) as the crow flies. Cradle Mountain is located SSW of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1403.3 miles, taking about 31h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brisbane and Cradle Mountain. 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.