Toowoomba to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.3 miles 769.8 km · straight line
576.1 miles actual route 927.1 km · driving distance
12h 41min estimated drive time
AUD 108 - AUD 134 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Toowoomba from Wollongong?

The distance from Toowoomba to Wollongong is 478.3 miles (769.8 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located S of Toowoomba. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.1 miles, taking about 12h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in Australia — Toowoomba in Queensland and Wollongong in New South Wales.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba to Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 41min AUD 108 - AUD 134 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 13min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~12h 3min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Toowoomba & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Toowoomba
27.56°S, 151.95°E
Australia/Brisbane
599m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM