Daintree to Hobart: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1843.5 miles 2966.9 km · straight line
2298 miles actual route 3698.2 km · driving distance
51h 16min estimated drive time
AUD 433 - AUD 533 estimated fuel cost
~4h 13min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Hobart?

The distance from Daintree to Hobart is 1843.5 miles (2966.9 km) as the crow flies. Hobart is located S of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2298 miles, taking about 51h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 13min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree in Queensland and Hobart in Tasmania.

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 Hobart. 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 Hobart

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 51h 16min AUD 433 - AUD 533 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~61h 31min $184–$345* Budget
Train ~66h 39min $276–$804* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daintree & Hobart

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Hobart
42.88°S, 147.33°E
Australia/Hobart
0m elevation
Explore more routes from Hobart

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 615 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 154 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM