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

342.7 miles 551.6 km · straight line
445.5 miles actual route 717 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
AUD 84 - AUD 103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Griffith, New South Wales, Australia to Newcastle is 342.7 miles (551.6 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle is located ENE of Griffith, New South Wales, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 445.5 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in Australia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Griffith, New South Wales, Australia and Newcastle. 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 Newcastle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min AUD 84 - AUD 103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Griffith, New South Wales, Australia & Newcastle

Quick Facts

Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
34.29°S, 146.05°E
Australia/Sydney
128m elevation
Newcastle
32.93°S, 151.78°E
Australia/Sydney
48m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM