Driving from Canberra to Melbourne
Melbourne lies 466 km (290 mi) south-west of Canberra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 569 km (354 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Canberra | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 367,752 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 2600–2601 | 3000–8383 |
Where to book car hire from Canberra to 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.
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Common questions
How far is Melbourne from Canberra?
466 km (290 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Canberra; by road roughly 569 km (354 mi).
How long does it take to get from Canberra to Melbourne by car?
About 6 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Canberra and Melbourne?
No, both are on the same offset 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.