Orange, New South Wales, Australia to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Orange, New South Wales, Australia from Townsville?

The distance from Orange, New South Wales, Australia to Townsville is 978.8 miles (1575.2 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located N of Orange, New South Wales, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.4 miles, taking about 23h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in Australia — Orange, New South Wales, Australia 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Orange, New South Wales, Australia 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.