Brisbane to Port Macquarie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.8 miles 440.6 km · straight line
333.6 miles actual route 536.8 km · driving distance
6h 27min estimated drive time
AUD 63 - AUD 77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Port Macquarie?

The distance from Brisbane to Port Macquarie is 273.8 miles (440.6 km) as the crow flies. Port Macquarie is located S of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 333.6 miles, taking about 6h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brisbane and Port Macquarie. 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 Port Macquarie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 27min AUD 63 - AUD 77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 44min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 8min $40–$117* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
Port Macquarie
31.43°S, 152.91°E
Australia/Sydney
10m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM