Hobart to Mount Barker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

705 miles 1134.6 km · straight line
869.4 miles actual route 1399.2 km · driving distance
21h 8min estimated drive time
AUD 164 - AUD 201 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Hobart from Mount Barker?

The distance from Hobart to Mount Barker is 705 miles (1134.6 km) as the crow flies. Mount Barker is located NW of Hobart. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.4 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in Australia — Hobart in Tasmania and Mount Barker in South Australia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Hobart and Mount Barker. 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 Mount Barker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 8min AUD 164 - AUD 201 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 22min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~27h 28min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobart & Mount Barker

Quick Facts

Hobart
42.88°S, 147.33°E
Australia/Hobart
0m elevation
Mount Barker
35.07°S, 138.87°E
Australia/Adelaide
322m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM