Darwin to Mornington Peninsula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1987.7 miles 3198.9 km · straight line
2380.5 miles actual route 3831.1 km · driving distance
42h 41min estimated drive time
AUD 448 - AUD 552 estimated fuel cost
~4h 30min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Darwin from Mornington Peninsula?

The distance from Darwin to Mornington Peninsula is 1987.7 miles (3198.9 km) as the crow flies. Mornington Peninsula is located SSE of Darwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2380.5 miles, taking about 42h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 30min. Both are located in Australia — Darwin in Northern Territory and Mornington Peninsula 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 Mornington Peninsula. 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 Mornington Peninsula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 41min AUD 448 - AUD 552 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~51h 13min $190–$357* Budget
Train ~55h 29min $286–$833* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Darwin & Mornington Peninsula

Quick Facts

Darwin
12.46°S, 130.85°E
Australia/Darwin
30m elevation
Mornington Peninsula
38.35°S, 144.95°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 663 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 166 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM