Jervis Bay to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1119.6 miles 1801.8 km · straight line
1394.9 miles actual route 2244.9 km · driving distance
28h 49min estimated drive time
AUD 263 - AUD 323 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jervis Bay from Townsville?

The distance from Jervis Bay to Townsville is 1119.6 miles (1801.8 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located NNW of Jervis Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1394.9 miles, taking about 28h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in Australia — Jervis Bay in New South Wales and Townsville 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. 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 Jervis Bay and Townsville. 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 Townsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 49min AUD 263 - AUD 323 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 35min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~37h 28min $167–$488* Comfort

Quick Facts

Jervis Bay
35.10°S, 150.70°E
Australia/Sydney
0m elevation
Townsville
19.27°S, 146.81°E
Australia/Brisbane
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM