Great Ocean Road to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1356.1 miles 2182.4 km · straight line
1619.6 miles actual route 2606.5 km · driving distance
34h 32min estimated drive time
AUD 305 - AUD 375 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
N bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 32min AUD 305 - AUD 375 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 26min $130–$243* Budget
Train ~44h 54min $194–$567* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Ocean Road & Townsville

Quick Facts

Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Townsville
19.27°S, 146.81°E
Australia/Brisbane
15m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM