Great Ocean Road to Mount Barker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.7 miles 574.1 km · straight line
428.1 miles estimated 688.9 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
AUD 81 - AUD 99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Great Ocean Road from Mount Barker?

The distance from Great Ocean Road to Mount Barker is 356.7 miles (574.1 km) as the crow flies. Mount Barker is located NW of Great Ocean Road. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.1 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in Australia — Great Ocean Road in Victoria and Mount Barker in South Australia.

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 Great Ocean Road and Mount Barker. 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 Great Ocean Road to Mount Barker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min AUD 81 - AUD 99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Ocean Road & Mount Barker

Quick Facts

Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Mount Barker
35.07°S, 138.87°E
Australia/Adelaide
322m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients