Cradle Mountain to Toowoomba: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1030.9 miles 1659.1 km · straight line
1323 miles actual route 2129.1 km · driving distance
30h 14min estimated drive time
AUD 249 - AUD 307 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cradle Mountain from Toowoomba?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Toowoomba is 1030.9 miles (1659.1 km) as the crow flies. Toowoomba is located NNE of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1323 miles, taking about 30h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba. 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 Toowoomba

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 14min AUD 249 - AUD 307 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 17min $106–$198* Budget
Train ~39h 18min $159–$463* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cradle Mountain & Toowoomba

Quick Facts

Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
Toowoomba
27.56°S, 151.95°E
Australia/Brisbane
599m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 344 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM