Broken Hill to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Broken Hill from Mackay?
The distance from Broken Hill to Mackay is 885.5 miles (1425.1 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located NE of Broken Hill. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1174.1 miles, taking about 23h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in Australia — Broken Hill in New South Wales and Mackay in Queensland.
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. 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 Broken Hill and Mackay. 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 Mackay
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 295 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator