Maitland to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.6 miles 720.3 km · straight line
561.4 miles actual route 903.5 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
AUD 106 - AUD 130 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Maitland from Noosa?

The distance from Maitland to Noosa is 447.6 miles (720.3 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located NNE of Maitland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561.4 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in Australia — Maitland in New South Wales and Noosa in Queensland.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Maitland and Noosa. 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 Maitland to Noosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min AUD 106 - AUD 130 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 24min $67–$196* 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 Maitland & Noosa

Quick Facts

Maitland
32.73°S, 151.56°E
Australia/Sydney
16m elevation
Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM