Great Ocean Road to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1015.1 miles 1633.7 km · straight line
1235 miles actual route 1987.5 km · driving distance
25h 16min estimated drive time
AUD 233 - AUD 286 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Great Ocean Road from Noosa?

The distance from Great Ocean Road to Noosa is 1015.1 miles (1633.7 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located NE of Great Ocean Road. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1235 miles, taking about 25h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in Australia — Great Ocean Road in Victoria and Noosa 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 Noosa. 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 Noosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 16min AUD 233 - AUD 286 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 19min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~32h 51min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Ocean Road & Noosa

Quick Facts

Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM