Cradle Mountain to Wollongong city centre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.6 miles 911.9 km · straight line
680 miles estimated 1094.3 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
AUD 128 - AUD 158 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cradle Mountain from Wollongong city centre?

The distance from Cradle Mountain to Wollongong city centre is 566.6 miles (911.9 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong city centre is located NNE of Cradle Mountain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in Australia — Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and Wollongong city centre 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cradle Mountain and Wollongong city centre. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Wollongong city centre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min AUD 128 - AUD 158 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cradle Mountain & Wollongong city centre

Quick Facts

Cradle Mountain
41.65°S, 145.95°E
Australia/Hobart
1545m elevation
Wollongong city centre
34.43°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients