Geelong to Newcastle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551 miles 886.7 km · straight line
663.3 miles actual route 1067.4 km · driving distance
12h 53min estimated drive time
AUD 125 - AUD 154 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Geelong from Newcastle?

The distance from Geelong to Newcastle is 551 miles (886.7 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle is located NE of Geelong. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663.3 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in Australia — Geelong in Victoria and Newcastle in New South Wales.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Geelong and Newcastle. 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 Newcastle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 53min AUD 125 - AUD 154 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 28min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 45min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geelong & Newcastle

Quick Facts

Geelong
38.15°S, 144.36°E
Australia/Melbourne
23m elevation
Newcastle
32.93°S, 151.78°E
Australia/Sydney
48m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM