Mornington Peninsula to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1323.3 miles 2129.6 km · straight line
1580.6 miles actual route 2543.7 km · driving distance
33h 3min estimated drive time
AUD 298 - AUD 366 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Mornington Peninsula from Townsville?

The distance from Mornington Peninsula to Townsville is 1323.3 miles (2129.6 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located N of Mornington Peninsula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1580.6 miles, taking about 33h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in Australia — Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and Townsville in Queensland.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mornington Peninsula and Townsville. 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 Mornington Peninsula to Townsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 3min AUD 298 - AUD 366 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 40min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~42h 58min $190–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mornington Peninsula & Townsville

Quick Facts

Mornington Peninsula
38.35°S, 144.95°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
Townsville
19.27°S, 146.81°E
Australia/Brisbane
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 441 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM