Daintree to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1269.5 miles 2043.1 km · straight line
1562.7 miles actual route 2515 km · driving distance
32h 34min estimated drive time
AUD 294 - AUD 362 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Daintree to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 1269.5 miles (2043.1 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located SSE of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1562.7 miles, taking about 32h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree in Queensland and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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 Sydney, New South Wales, 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 34min AUD 294 - AUD 362 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 5min $125–$234* Budget
Train ~42h 20min $188–$547* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Daintree & Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33.87°S, 151.21°E
Australia/Sydney
3m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 423 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM