Cradle Mountain to Tamworth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

780 miles 1255.3 km · straight line
1074.9 miles actual route 1729.9 km · driving distance
25h 29min estimated drive time
AUD 202 - AUD 249 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cradle Mountain from Tamworth?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Tamworth is 780 miles (1255.3 km) as the crow flies. Tamworth is located NNE of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1074.9 miles, taking about 25h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Tamworth 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 Tamworth. 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 Tamworth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 29min AUD 202 - AUD 249 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 35min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~33h 8min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cradle Mountain & Tamworth

Quick Facts

Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
Tamworth
31.09°S, 150.93°E
Australia/Sydney
384m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM