Great Ocean Road to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1257.2 miles 2023.3 km · straight line
1544.2 miles actual route 2485.2 km · driving distance
31h 41min estimated drive time
AUD 291 - AUD 358 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Great Ocean Road from Mackay?

The distance from Great Ocean Road to Mackay is 1257.2 miles (2023.3 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located NNE of Great Ocean Road. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1544.2 miles, taking about 31h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in Australia — Great Ocean Road in Victoria and Mackay in Queensland.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Ocean Road and Mackay. 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 Great Ocean Road to Mackay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 41min AUD 291 - AUD 358 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 1min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~41h 11min $185–$540* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Ocean Road & Mackay

Quick Facts

Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Mackay
21.15°S, 149.17°E
Australia/Brisbane
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 419 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM