Great Ocean Road to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Great Ocean Road from Townsville?
The distance from Great Ocean Road to Townsville is 1356.1 miles (2182.4 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located N of Great Ocean Road. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1619.6 miles, taking about 34h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in Australia — Great Ocean Road in Victoria and Townsville 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Townsville. 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 Townsville
Suggested Stops Between Great Ocean Road & Townsville
- 1140 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 452 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
- You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator