Townsville to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Townsville from Wollongong?
The distance from Townsville to Wollongong is 1076.9 miles (1733.1 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located SSE of Townsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1327.8 miles, taking about 27h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in Australia — Townsville in Queensland and Wollongong 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 Townsville 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 Townsville to Wollongong
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 359 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23.1 times to circle the Earth's equator