Griffith, New South Wales, Australia to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

927.1 miles 1492.1 km · straight line
1160.5 miles actual route 1867.7 km · driving distance
23h 42min estimated drive time
AUD 219 - AUD 269 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Griffith, New South Wales, Australia from Mackay?

The distance from Griffith, New South Wales, Australia to Mackay is 927.1 miles (1492.1 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located NNE of Griffith, New South Wales, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1160.5 miles, taking about 23h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in Australia — Griffith, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales and Mackay 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 Griffith, New South Wales, Australia and Mackay. 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 Griffith, New South Wales, Australia to Mackay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 42min AUD 219 - AUD 269 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 26min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~30h 49min $139–$406* Comfort

Quick Facts

Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
34.29°S, 146.05°E
Australia/Sydney
128m elevation
Mackay
21.15°S, 149.17°E
Australia/Brisbane
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM