Daintree to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

856.2 miles 1377.9 km · straight line
1052.7 miles actual route 1694.2 km · driving distance
22h 25min estimated drive time
AUD 198 - AUD 244 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Noosa?

The distance from Daintree to Noosa is 856.2 miles (1377.9 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located SE of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.7 miles, taking about 22h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in Australia.

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. 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 Noosa. 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 Noosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 25min AUD 198 - AUD 244 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 54min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~29h 9min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daintree & Noosa

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM