Great Ocean Road to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.5 miles 813.5 km · straight line
634.5 miles actual route 1021.1 km · driving distance
12h 28min estimated drive time
AUD 119 - AUD 147 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Great Ocean Road from Wollongong?

The distance from Great Ocean Road to Wollongong is 505.5 miles (813.5 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located ENE of Great Ocean Road. By car, the driving distance is approximately 634.5 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in Australia — Great Ocean Road in Victoria and Wollongong 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 Wollongong. 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 Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 28min AUD 119 - AUD 147 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 58min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 12min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Ocean Road & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM