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

339 miles 545.6 km · straight line
417.3 miles actual route 671.6 km · driving distance
7h 56min estimated drive time
AUD 79 - AUD 97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
230° SW bearing direction

How far is Goulburn from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Goulburn to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 339 miles (545.6 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located SW of Goulburn. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.3 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in Australia — Goulburn 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 Goulburn 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 Goulburn to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 56min AUD 79 - AUD 97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 31min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 32min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Goulburn & Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick Facts

Goulburn
34.75°S, 149.72°E
Australia/Sydney
642m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM