Kirwan to Newcastle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

992 miles 1596.4 km · straight line
1210.2 miles actual route 1947.6 km · driving distance
24h 53min estimated drive time
AUD 228 - AUD 280 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kirwan from Newcastle?

The distance from Kirwan to Newcastle is 992 miles (1596.4 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle is located SSE of Kirwan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1210.2 miles, taking about 24h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in Australia — Kirwan in Queensland 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 Kirwan 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.

How to Get from Kirwan to Newcastle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 53min AUD 228 - AUD 280 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 52min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~32h 21min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kirwan & Newcastle

Quick Facts

Kirwan
19.30°S, 146.73°E
Australia/Brisbane
15m elevation
Newcastle
32.93°S, 151.78°E
Australia/Sydney
48m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 331 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM