Daintree to Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2145.6 miles 3453 km · straight line
2987.6 miles actual route 4808 km · driving distance
61h 21min estimated drive time
AUD 563 - AUD 692 estimated fuel cost
~4h 49min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Perth, Western Australia, Australia?

The distance from Daintree to Perth, Western Australia, Australia is 2145.6 miles (3453 km) as the crow flies. Perth, Western Australia, Australia is located SW of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2987.6 miles, taking about 61h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 49min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree in Queensland and Perth, Western Australia, Australia in Western 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. 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 Perth, Western Australia, 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.

How to Get from Daintree to Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 61h 21min AUD 563 - AUD 692 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~73h 37min $239–$448* Budget
Train ~79h 45min $359–$1046* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daintree & Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
31.95°S, 115.86°E
Australia/Perth
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 715 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 179 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM