Day trip from Ballarat to Melbourne
Melbourne lies 102 km (63 mi) east of Ballarat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 102 km (63 mi) apart, Melbourne is a realistic day trip from Ballarat: about 1 h 39 min each way by road.
| Ballarat | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 111,973 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 3350–3353 | 3000–8383 |
What to see in Melbourne
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
Where to book tours and tickets in Melbourne
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Staying in Melbourne
Our booking partner lists 3,019+ places to stay in Melbourne (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 738 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (531), and 118 are five-star. Across 557 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 990,748 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Melbourne
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Common questions
How far is Melbourne from Ballarat?
102 km (63 mi) in a straight line, east of Ballarat; by road roughly 124 km (77 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Melbourne by road?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ballarat and Melbourne?
No, both are on Australia/Melbourne at the moment.
Where can I stay in Melbourne?
Our booking partner lists 3,019+ places to stay in Melbourne, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.