Daintree to Port Douglas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

16.5 miles 26.5 km · straight line
21.4 miles estimated 34.5 km · driving distance
26min estimated drive time
AUD 4 - AUD 5 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
169° SSE bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Port Douglas?

The distance from Daintree to Port Douglas is 16.5 miles (26.5 km) as the crow flies. Port Douglas is located SSE of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 21.4 miles, taking about 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in Australia.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Daintree and Port Douglas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Port Douglas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26min AUD 4 - AUD 5 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Port Douglas
16.48°S, 145.47°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 6 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients