Central Coast to Great Ocean Road: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570.5 miles 918.1 km · straight line
700.3 miles actual route 1127.1 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
AUD 132 - AUD 162 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Central Coast from Great Ocean Road?

The distance from Central Coast to Great Ocean Road is 570.5 miles (918.1 km) as the crow flies. Great Ocean Road is located SW of Central Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 700.3 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in Australia — Central Coast in New South Wales and Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Central Coast and Great Ocean Road. 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 Central Coast to Great Ocean Road

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min AUD 132 - AUD 162 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Central Coast & Great Ocean Road

Quick Facts

Central Coast
33.43°S, 151.37°E
Australia/Sydney
15m elevation
Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM