Cradle Mountain to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cradle Mountain from Townsville?
The distance from Cradle Mountain to Townsville is 1547.4 miles (2490.3 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located N of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1896.9 miles, taking about 43h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 37min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Townsville 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Townsville. 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 Townsville
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 516 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
- You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator