Hobart to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657.1 miles 1057.5 km · straight line
1028.7 miles actual route 1655.6 km · driving distance
23h 21min estimated drive time
AUD 194 - AUD 238 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hobart from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Hobart to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 657.1 miles (1057.5 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located NNE of Hobart. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1028.7 miles, taking about 23h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in Australia — Hobart in Tasmania and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 21min AUD 194 - AUD 238 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 1min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~30h 21min $123–$360* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Hobart & Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Quick Facts

Hobart
42.88°S, 147.33°E
Australia/Hobart
0m elevation
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33.87°S, 151.21°E
Australia/Sydney
3m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM