Townsville to Traralgon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1308 miles 2105 km · straight line
1646.5 miles actual route 2649.8 km · driving distance
33h 32min estimated drive time
AUD 310 - AUD 382 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Townsville from Traralgon?

The distance from Townsville to Traralgon is 1308 miles (2105 km) as the crow flies. Traralgon is located S of Townsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1646.5 miles, taking about 33h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in Australia — Townsville in Queensland and Traralgon in Victoria.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Townsville and Traralgon. 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 Townsville to Traralgon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 32min AUD 310 - AUD 382 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 14min $132–$247* Budget
Train ~43h 36min $198–$576* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Townsville & Traralgon

Quick Facts

Townsville
19.27°S, 146.81°E
Australia/Brisbane
15m elevation
Traralgon
38.20°S, 146.54°E
Australia/Melbourne
46m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 436 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM