Canberra to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Canberra from Townsville?

The distance from Canberra to Townsville is 1115.5 miles (1795.3 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located N of Canberra. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1337.2 miles, taking about 27h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in Australia — Canberra in Australian Capital Territory and Townsville 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Townsville. 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.