Dubbo to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.5 miles 702.4 km · straight line
506.7 miles actual route 815.4 km · driving distance
10h 16min estimated drive time
AUD 95 - AUD 117 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Dubbo from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Dubbo to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 436.5 miles (702.4 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located SSW of Dubbo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.7 miles, taking about 10h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in Australia — Dubbo in New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dubbo and Melbourne, Victoria, 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 Dubbo to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 16min AUD 95 - AUD 117 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 19min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 45min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubbo & Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick Facts

Dubbo
32.24°S, 148.60°E
Australia/Sydney
264m elevation
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM