Canberra to Port Macquarie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.9 miles 553.5 km · straight line
406.9 miles actual route 654.8 km · driving distance
7h 57min estimated drive time
AUD 77 - AUD 94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Canberra from Port Macquarie?

The distance from Canberra to Port Macquarie is 343.9 miles (553.5 km) as the crow flies. Port Macquarie is located NE of Canberra. By car, the driving distance is approximately 406.9 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in Australia — Canberra in Australian Capital Territory and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.

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 Canberra and Port Macquarie. 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 Port Macquarie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 57min AUD 77 - AUD 94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 32min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 33min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canberra & Port Macquarie

Quick Facts

Canberra
35.28°S, 149.13°E
Australia/Sydney
578m elevation
Port Macquarie
31.43°S, 152.91°E
Australia/Sydney
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM