Darwin to Great Ocean Road: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Darwin from Great Ocean Road?
The distance from Darwin to Great Ocean Road is 1970.4 miles (3171 km) as the crow flies. Great Ocean Road is located SSE of Darwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2329.8 miles, taking about 41h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 28min. Both are located in Australia — Darwin in Northern Territory and Great Ocean Road in Victoria.
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 Darwin and Great Ocean Road. 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 Darwin to Great Ocean Road
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 657 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 164 hours
- You could travel this distance about 12.6 times to circle the Earth's equator