Hobart to Launceston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

100.2 miles 161.3 km · straight line
125 miles actual route 201.2 km · driving distance
2h 31min estimated drive time
AUD 24 - AUD 29 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
354° N bearing direction

How far is Hobart from Launceston?

The distance from Hobart to Launceston is 100.2 miles (161.3 km) as the crow flies. Launceston is located N of Hobart. By car, the driving distance is approximately 125 miles, taking about 2h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in Australia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hobart and Launceston. 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 Hobart to Launceston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 31min AUD 24 - AUD 29 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 1min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$44* Comfort

Quick Facts

Hobart
42.88°S, 147.33°E
Australia/Hobart
0m elevation
Launceston
41.44°S, 147.13°E
Australia/Hobart
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 248.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM