Cradle Mountain to Pakenham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248.6 miles 400.1 km · straight line
413.1 miles actual route 664.8 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
AUD 78 - AUD 96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Cradle Mountain from Pakenham?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Pakenham is 248.6 miles (400.1 km) as the crow flies. Pakenham is located N of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.1 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Pakenham in Victoria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cradle Mountain and Pakenham. 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 Pakenham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min AUD 78 - AUD 96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~11h 33min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cradle Mountain & Pakenham

Quick Facts

Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
Pakenham
38.07°S, 145.47°E
Australia/Melbourne
44m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM