Perth, Western Australia, Australia to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Perth, Western Australia, Australia from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Perth, Western Australia, Australia to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 2044.7 miles (3290.6 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located ESE of Perth, Western Australia, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2385.3 miles, taking about 45h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 37min. Both are located in Australia — Perth, Western Australia, Australia in Western Australia and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Perth, Western Australia, Australia and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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.