Daintree to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1300.8 miles 2093.4 km · straight line
1608 miles actual route 2587.9 km · driving distance
33h 39min estimated drive time
AUD 303 - AUD 373 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Wollongong?

The distance from Daintree to Wollongong is 1300.8 miles (2093.4 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located SSE of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1608 miles, taking about 33h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree in Queensland and Wollongong 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 Wollongong. 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 Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 39min AUD 303 - AUD 373 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 23min $129–$241* Budget
Train ~43h 45min $193–$563* Comfort

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM