Muswellbrook to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

932.9 miles 1501.3 km · straight line
1128.1 miles actual route 1815.5 km · driving distance
23h 0min estimated drive time
AUD 212 - AUD 261 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Muswellbrook from Townsville?

The distance from Muswellbrook to Townsville is 932.9 miles (1501.3 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located NNW of Muswellbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1128.1 miles, taking about 23h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in Australia — Muswellbrook in New South Wales 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Muswellbrook 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 Muswellbrook to Townsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 0min AUD 212 - AUD 261 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 36min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 54min $135–$395* Comfort

Quick Facts

Muswellbrook
32.26°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
164m 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 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM