Cradle Mountain to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1129.5 miles 1817.7 km · straight line
1487.3 miles actual route 2393.6 km · driving distance
33h 40min estimated drive time
AUD 280 - AUD 345 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cradle Mountain from Noosa?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Noosa is 1129.5 miles (1817.7 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located NNE of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1487.3 miles, taking about 33h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Noosa 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 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 Noosa. 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 Noosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 40min AUD 280 - AUD 345 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 24min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~43h 46min $178–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cradle Mountain & Noosa

Quick Facts

Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM