Newcastle to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Newcastle from Townsville?

The distance from Newcastle to Townsville is 992.8 miles (1597.8 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located NNW of Newcastle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1206.1 miles, taking about 24h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in Australia — Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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.