Central Coast to Kakadu: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Central Coast from Kakadu?

The distance from Central Coast to Kakadu is 1840.5 miles (2962 km) as the crow flies. Kakadu is located NW of Central Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2424.2 miles, taking about 46h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 12min. Both are located in Australia — Central Coast in New South Wales and Kakadu in Northern Territory.

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. 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 Central Coast and Kakadu. 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.