Distance to Major Cities From Melbourne Australia

Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2009/01/03 - Updated: 2024/07/09
Publication Type: Informative
Category Topic: Disability Travel Australia - Academic Publications

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main

Synopsis: Travel directions and distances from Melbourne to other capital cities in Australia. Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria in south eastern Australia, and is the second largest city in Australia.

Introduction

Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria in south eastern Australia, and is the second largest city in Australia. Melbourne is located on the banks of the River Yarra and on the shores of Port Philip Bay. There's much to do in Melbourne and with an abundance of fine restaurants and cafes, shops and galleries, botanic gardens and tourist attractions everywhere you turn.

Main Content

When planning a holiday it's a good idea to be familiar with distances between various cities. So if you're starting point is Melbourne here are the distances from Melbourne to other major cities in Australia.

Adelaide

The capital of the South Australian state and is the fifth largest city in Australia. Adelaide is located 732 kilometers from Melbourne and will take you approximately 9 hours and 30 minute drive via Princess Highway. This is a very scenic drive with pretty seaside villages and towns, national parks and lakes.

Brisbane

The state capital of Queensland and is the third most populated city in Australia. Brisbane is located 1671 kilometers from Melbourne and will take you approximately 20 hours and 50 minutes via Hume, Newell, Gore and Warrego Highways.

Canberra

The capital city of Australia and is also the largest inland city. The driving distance from Canberra to Melbourne is 658 kilometers and will take you approximately 7 hours and 40 minute drive via Princess Highway.

Darwin

The capital city of the Northern Territory and is located on the majestic Timor Sea. Darwin is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian cities. Darwin is located 3,189 kilometers from Melbourne and will take you over 2 days to get there by the famous Stuart Highway.

Perth

Also known as 'The City of Light', is the largest city and the capital of the Western Australia State. Perth is truly a magnificent city and an extremely popular holiday destination.

Perth is located 3456 kilometers from Melbourne and will take approximately 1 day and 18 hours to complete the journey. You'll have to take the Eyre Highway and then cross the Nullarbor Plain to complete this journey.

Freemantle

Aport city located just 19 kilometers southwest of Perth in Western Australia. The city of Freemantle attracts over 2 million visitors each year and has much to offer. Freemantle is located approx. 3500km from Melbourne. By Road, via the Eyre Highway and Nullarbor Plain, Freemantle is a good 2 day drive nonstop, or a 3 hour flight from Melbourne.

Sydney

The state capital of New South Wales and is the most populated city in Australia. Sydney is located 873 kilometers from Melbourne and will take you approximately 10 hours to drive via the Hume Highway (31). This is an extremely popular and scenic route that takes in national parks, villages and towns, excellent surf and much more along the way.

Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.

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