Freycinet to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1451.6 miles 2336.2 km · straight line
1900.5 miles actual route 3058.6 km · driving distance
41h 59min estimated drive time
AUD 358 - AUD 440 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Freycinet from Mackay?

The distance from Freycinet to Mackay is 1451.6 miles (2336.2 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located N of Freycinet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1900.5 miles, taking about 41h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in Australia — Freycinet in Tasmania and Mackay 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Freycinet and Mackay. 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 Freycinet to Mackay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 59min AUD 358 - AUD 440 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 23min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~54h 35min $228–$665* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Freycinet & Mackay

Quick Facts

Freycinet
42.15°S, 148.28°E
Australia/Hobart
620m elevation
Mackay
21.15°S, 149.17°E
Australia/Brisbane
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 484 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM