Muswellbrook to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

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.