Geelong to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

445.4 miles 716.8 km · straight line
554.3 miles actual route 892 km · driving distance
10h 30min estimated drive time
AUD 104 - AUD 128 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Geelong from Wollongong?

The distance from Geelong to Wollongong is 445.4 miles (716.8 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located ENE of Geelong. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.3 miles, taking about 10h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in Australia — Geelong in Victoria and Wollongong in New South Wales.

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. 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 Wollongong. 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 Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 30min AUD 104 - AUD 128 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 36min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geelong & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Geelong
38.15°S, 144.36°E
Australia/Melbourne
23m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM