Wollongong city centre to Yarra Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.5 miles 609.1 km · straight line
454.2 miles estimated 730.9 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
AUD 86 - AUD 105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Wollongong city centre from Yarra Valley?

The distance from Wollongong city centre to Yarra Valley is 378.5 miles (609.1 km) as the crow flies. Yarra Valley is located SW of Wollongong city centre. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454.2 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in Australia — Wollongong city centre in New South Wales and Yarra Valley in Victoria.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Wollongong city centre and Yarra Valley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Wollongong city centre to Yarra Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min AUD 86 - AUD 105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Wollongong city centre & Yarra Valley

Quick Facts

Wollongong city centre
34.43°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
10m elevation
Yarra Valley
37.75°S, 145.50°E
Australia/Melbourne
100m elevation
Explore more routes from Yarra Valley

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients