Darwin to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1734.1 miles 2790.8 km · straight line
2157.5 miles actual route 3472.1 km · driving distance
39h 15min estimated drive time
AUD 406 - AUD 500 estimated fuel cost
~3h 59min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Darwin from Noosa?

The distance from Darwin to Noosa is 1734.1 miles (2790.8 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located SE of Darwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2157.5 miles, taking about 39h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 59min. Both are located in Australia — Darwin in Northern Territory and Noosa in Queensland.

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 Noosa. 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 Noosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 15min AUD 406 - AUD 500 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 6min $173–$324* Budget
Train ~51h 2min $259–$755* Comfort

Quick Facts

Darwin
12.46°S, 130.85°E
Australia/Darwin
30m elevation
Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 578 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 145 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM