Canberra to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657.2 miles 1057.6 km · straight line
818.5 miles actual route 1317.2 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
AUD 154 - AUD 190 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Canberra from Noosa?

The distance from Canberra to Noosa is 657.2 miles (1057.6 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located NNE of Canberra. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.5 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in Australia — Canberra in Australian Capital Territory and Noosa 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 Canberra and Noosa. 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 Canberra to Noosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min AUD 154 - AUD 190 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canberra & Noosa

Quick Facts

Canberra
35.28°S, 149.13°E
Australia/Sydney
578m elevation
Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM