Cradle Mountain to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cradle Mountain from Mackay?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Mackay is 1428.5 miles (2299 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located N of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1796.6 miles, taking about 40h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Mackay 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 Cradle Mountain and Mackay. 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.