Great Ocean Road to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

543.6 miles 874.8 km · straight line
660.4 miles actual route 1062.8 km · driving distance
12h 57min estimated drive time
AUD 124 - AUD 153 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Great Ocean Road from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Great Ocean Road to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 543.6 miles (874.8 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located NE of Great Ocean Road. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.4 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in Australia — Great Ocean Road in Victoria and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Ocean Road and Sydney, New South Wales, 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 Great Ocean Road to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 57min AUD 124 - AUD 153 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 32min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 50min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Ocean Road & Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Quick Facts

Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33.87°S, 151.21°E
Australia/Sydney
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM