Brisbane to Great Ocean Road: Road Trip Guide & Distance

950.2 miles 1529.2 km · straight line
1151 miles actual route 1852.4 km · driving distance
23h 31min estimated drive time
AUD 217 - AUD 267 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Great Ocean Road?

The distance from Brisbane to Great Ocean Road is 950.2 miles (1529.2 km) as the crow flies. Great Ocean Road is located SSW of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1151 miles, taking about 23h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

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 Great Ocean Road. 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 Great Ocean Road

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 31min AUD 217 - AUD 267 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 13min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~30h 34min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brisbane & Great Ocean Road

Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM