Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 443.3 miles (713.4 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located NE of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.4 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in Australia — Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Sydney, New South Wales, 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.