Launceston to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Launceston from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Launceston to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 275.8 miles (443.9 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located NNW of Launceston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.5 miles, taking about 11h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in Australia — Launceston in Tasmania and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Launceston and Melbourne, Victoria, 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.