Grafton to North Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

169.8 miles 273.3 km · straight line
212.3 miles estimated 341.6 km · driving distance
4h 16min estimated drive time
AUD 40 - AUD 49 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Grafton from North Lakes?

The distance from Grafton to North Lakes is 169.8 miles (273.3 km) as the crow flies. North Lakes is located N of Grafton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 212.3 miles, taking about 4h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in Australia — Grafton in New South Wales and North Lakes in Queensland.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Grafton and North Lakes. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Grafton to North Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 16min AUD 40 - AUD 49 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 7min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 3min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grafton & North Lakes

Quick Facts

Grafton
29.68°S, 152.93°E
Australia/Sydney
7m elevation
North Lakes
27.22°S, 153.02°E
Australia/Brisbane
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 146.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients