Hobart to Newcastle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hobart from Newcastle?

The distance from Hobart to Newcastle is 728.9 miles (1173.1 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle is located NNE of Hobart. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1112.8 miles, taking about 25h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in Australia — Hobart in Tasmania and Newcastle 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. 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 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.