Driving Time from Canberra to Wollongong
Driving from Canberra to Wollongong is about 151 mi and takes roughly 2 hr 42 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Canberra and Wollongong are about 116 mi (187 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 151 mi (243 km), a drive of about 2 hr 42 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 43 min.
| Straight-line distance | 116 mi / 187 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 151 mi / 243 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 42 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 43 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $19 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -34.857, 150.015 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Canberra to Wollongong is about 116 mi (187 km) in a straight line, and roughly 151 mi (243 km) by road.