Jervis Bay to Mackay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

968.1 miles 1558 km · straight line
1189.9 miles actual route 1914.9 km · driving distance
24h 56min estimated drive time
AUD 224 - AUD 276 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Jervis Bay from Mackay?

The distance from Jervis Bay to Mackay is 968.1 miles (1558 km) as the crow flies. Mackay is located N of Jervis Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1189.9 miles, taking about 24h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in Australia — Jervis Bay in New South Wales and Mackay in Queensland.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Jervis Bay and Mackay. 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 Jervis Bay to Mackay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 56min AUD 224 - AUD 276 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 55min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~32h 25min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jervis Bay & Mackay

Quick Facts

Jervis Bay
35.10°S, 150.70°E
Australia/Sydney
0m elevation
Mackay
21.15°S, 149.17°E
Australia/Brisbane
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM