Brisbane to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brisbane from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Brisbane to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 854 miles (1374.4 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located SSW of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1028.2 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 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.