Broken Hill to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

450.4 miles 724.8 km · straight line
520.8 miles actual route 838.1 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
AUD 98 - AUD 121 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Broken Hill from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Broken Hill to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 450.4 miles (724.8 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located SSE of Broken Hill. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520.8 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in Australia — Broken Hill in New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 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.

How to Get from Broken Hill to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min AUD 98 - AUD 121 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Broken Hill & Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick Facts

Broken Hill
31.97°S, 141.45°E
Australia/Broken_Hill
317m elevation
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m elevation
Explore more routes from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM