Geelong to Great Ocean Road: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60.2 miles 96.9 km · straight line
78.7 miles actual route 126.6 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
AUD 15 - AUD 18 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Geelong from Great Ocean Road?

The distance from Geelong to Great Ocean Road is 60.2 miles (96.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Ocean Road is located SW of Geelong. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.7 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in Australia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Geelong 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 Geelong to Great Ocean Road

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min AUD 15 - AUD 18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Geelong & Great Ocean Road

Quick Facts

Geelong
38.15°S, 144.36°E
Australia/Melbourne
23m elevation
Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 413.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM