Newcastle to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1354 miles 2179 km · straight line
1762 miles actual route 2835.6 km · driving distance
33h 29min estimated drive time
AUD 332 - AUD 408 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Newcastle from Uluru?

The distance from Newcastle to Uluru is 1354 miles (2179 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located WNW of Newcastle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1762 miles, taking about 33h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in Australia — Newcastle in New South Wales and Uluru in Northern Territory.

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 Uluru. 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 Newcastle to Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 29min AUD 332 - AUD 408 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 11min $141–$264* Budget
Train ~43h 32min $211–$617* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newcastle & Uluru

Quick Facts

Newcastle
32.93°S, 151.78°E
Australia/Sydney
48m elevation
Uluru
25.34°S, 131.04°E
Australia/Darwin
863m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 451 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM