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

511 miles 822.3 km · straight line
628.1 miles actual route 1010.9 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
AUD 118 - AUD 146 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from Newcastle?

The distance from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Newcastle is 511 miles (822.3 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle is located NE of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 628.1 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in Australia — Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Newcastle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min AUD 118 - AUD 146 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Melbourne, Victoria, Australia & Newcastle

Quick Facts

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM