Broken Hill to Canberra: Road Trip Guide & Distance

497.5 miles 800.6 km · straight line
621.1 miles actual route 999.5 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
AUD 117 - AUD 144 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Broken Hill from Canberra?

The distance from Broken Hill to Canberra is 497.5 miles (800.6 km) as the crow flies. Canberra is located ESE of Broken Hill. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.1 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in Australia — Broken Hill in New South Wales and Canberra in Australian Capital Territory.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Broken Hill and Canberra. 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 Broken Hill to Canberra

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min AUD 117 - AUD 144 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $75–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Broken Hill & Canberra

Quick Facts

Broken Hill
31.97°S, 141.45°E
Australia/Broken_Hill
317m elevation
Canberra
35.28°S, 149.13°E
Australia/Sydney
578m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM