Cairns to Griffith, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cairns from Griffith, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Cairns to Griffith, New South Wales, Australia is 1200.2 miles (1931.6 km) as the crow flies. Griffith, New South Wales, Australia is located S of Cairns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1464.3 miles, taking about 30h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in Australia — Cairns in Queensland and Griffith, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Cairns and Griffith, New South Wales, 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.