Cradle Mountain to Newcastle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

682 miles 1097.6 km · straight line
1003.2 miles actual route 1614.5 km · driving distance
23h 13min estimated drive time
AUD 189 - AUD 232 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cradle Mountain from Newcastle?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Newcastle is 682 miles (1097.6 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle is located NNE of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1003.2 miles, taking about 23h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Newcastle 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 Newcastle. 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 Newcastle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 13min AUD 189 - AUD 232 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 52min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~30h 11min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cradle Mountain & Newcastle

Quick Facts

Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
Newcastle
32.93°S, 151.78°E
Australia/Sydney
48m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM