Brisbane to Goulburn: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539.7 miles 868.5 km · straight line
674.9 miles actual route 1086.2 km · driving distance
12h 57min estimated drive time
AUD 127 - AUD 156 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Goulburn?

The distance from Brisbane to Goulburn is 539.7 miles (868.5 km) as the crow flies. Goulburn is located SSW of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.9 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Goulburn in New South Wales.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brisbane and Goulburn. 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 Goulburn

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 57min AUD 127 - AUD 156 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 32min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 50min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brisbane & Goulburn

Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
Goulburn
34.75°S, 149.72°E
Australia/Sydney
642m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM