Driving from Canberra to Geelong
Geelong lies 531 km (330 mi) south-west of Canberra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 648 km (402 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Canberra | Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 367,752 | 282,809 |
| Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 2600–2601 | 3220 |
Where to book car hire from Canberra to Geelong
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Staying in Geelong
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Common questions
How far is Geelong from Canberra?
531 km (330 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Canberra; by road roughly 648 km (402 mi).
How long does it take to get from Canberra to Geelong by car?
About 7 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Canberra and Geelong?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.