Tamworth to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Tamworth from Townsville?

The distance from Tamworth to Townsville is 856.4 miles (1378.3 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located NNW of Tamworth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1061.7 miles, taking about 21h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in Australia — Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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.