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

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

The distance from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to Townsville is 1044.6 miles (1681.2 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located NNW of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1283.3 miles, taking about 26h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in Australia — Sydney, 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. 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 Sydney, 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.