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

405.3 miles 652.3 km · straight line
511.8 miles actual route 823.6 km · driving distance
9h 44min estimated drive time
AUD 96 - AUD 119 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from Wollongong?

The distance from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Wollongong is 405.3 miles (652.3 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located ENE of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.8 miles, taking about 9h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in Australia — Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria and Wollongong 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 Wollongong. 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 Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 44min AUD 96 - AUD 119 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 41min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 15min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Melbourne, Victoria, Australia & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM