Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.5 miles 477.1 km · straight line
436.9 miles actual route 703.1 km · driving distance
12h 40min estimated drive time
AUD 82 - AUD 101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
174° S bearing direction

How far is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia?

The distance from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia is 296.5 miles (477.1 km) as the crow flies. Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia is located S of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.9 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in Australia — Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria and Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia in Tasmania.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Queenstown, Tasmania, 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.

How to Get from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 40min AUD 82 - AUD 101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 12min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~12h 2min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Melbourne, Victoria, Australia & Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia

Quick Facts

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m elevation
Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia
42.08°S, 145.56°E
Australia/Hobart
140m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM