Central Coast to Mount Isa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1140.1 miles 1834.8 km · straight line
1449.8 miles actual route 2333.2 km · driving distance
28h 41min estimated drive time
AUD 273 - AUD 336 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Central Coast from Mount Isa?

The distance from Central Coast to Mount Isa is 1140.1 miles (1834.8 km) as the crow flies. Mount Isa is located NW of Central Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1449.8 miles, taking about 28h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in Australia — Central Coast in New South Wales and Mount Isa 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. 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 Mount Isa. 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 Mount Isa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 41min AUD 273 - AUD 336 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 25min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~37h 17min $174–$507* Comfort

Quick Facts

Central Coast
33.43°S, 151.37°E
Australia/Sydney
15m elevation
Mount Isa
20.73°S, 139.50°E
Australia/Brisbane
363m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM