Daintree to Dubbo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1122.9 miles 1807.2 km · straight line
1371.7 miles actual route 2207.6 km · driving distance
28h 8min estimated drive time
AUD 258 - AUD 318 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Dubbo?

The distance from Daintree to Dubbo is 1122.9 miles (1807.2 km) as the crow flies. Dubbo is located S of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1371.7 miles, taking about 28h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree in Queensland and Dubbo 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Dubbo. 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 Daintree to Dubbo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 8min AUD 258 - AUD 318 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 46min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~36h 34min $165–$480* Comfort

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Dubbo
32.24°S, 148.60°E
Australia/Sydney
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 374 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM