Brisbane to Daintree: Road Trip Guide & Distance

915.3 miles 1473.1 km · straight line
1117.3 miles actual route 1798.2 km · driving distance
23h 38min estimated drive time
AUD 210 - AUD 259 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
326° NNW bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Daintree?

The distance from Brisbane to Daintree is 915.3 miles (1473.1 km) as the crow flies. Daintree is located NNW of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1117.3 miles, taking about 23h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in Australia.

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 Daintree. 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 Brisbane to Daintree

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 38min AUD 210 - AUD 259 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 22min $89–$168* Budget
Train ~30h 43min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brisbane & Daintree

Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM