Daintree to Darwin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Daintree from Darwin?

The distance from Daintree to Darwin is 1009.4 miles (1624.5 km) as the crow flies. Darwin is located WNW of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1734.2 miles, taking about 31h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree in Queensland and Darwin in Northern Territory.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Daintree and Darwin. 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.