Cairns to Tamworth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cairns from Tamworth?

The distance from Cairns to Tamworth is 1031.4 miles (1659.8 km) as the crow flies. Tamworth is located SSE of Cairns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1276.1 miles, taking about 26h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in Australia — Cairns in Queensland and Tamworth 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. 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 Cairns and Tamworth. 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.