Cradle Mountain to Maitland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.7 miles 1108.3 km · straight line
1005.1 miles actual route 1617.5 km · driving distance
23h 12min estimated drive time
AUD 189 - AUD 233 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cradle Mountain from Maitland?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Maitland is 688.7 miles (1108.3 km) as the crow flies. Maitland is located NNE of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1005.1 miles, taking about 23h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Maitland in New South Wales.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Maitland. 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 Cradle Mountain to Maitland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 12min AUD 189 - AUD 233 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 50min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~30h 10min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cradle Mountain & Maitland

Quick Facts

Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
Maitland
32.73°S, 151.56°E
Australia/Sydney
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM