Noosa to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570 miles 917.4 km · straight line
696.1 miles actual route 1120.2 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
AUD 131 - AUD 161 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
193° SSW bearing direction

How far is Noosa from Wollongong?

The distance from Noosa to Wollongong is 570 miles (917.4 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located SSW of Noosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.1 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in Australia — Noosa in Queensland and Wollongong in New South Wales.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Noosa and Wollongong. 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 Noosa to Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min AUD 131 - AUD 161 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 51min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Noosa & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Noosa
26.39°S, 153.08°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM