Daintree to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Daintree from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Daintree to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 1490.2 miles (2398.2 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located S of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1806.7 miles, taking about 38h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree in Queensland and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria.

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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 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.