Day trip from Canberra to Wollongong
Wollongong lies 187 km (116 mi) north-east of Canberra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 187 km (116 mi) apart, Wollongong is a realistic day trip from Canberra: about 3 h 3 min each way by road.
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| Canberra | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 367,752 | 280,153 |
| Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Postal codes | 2600–2601 | 2500–2520 |
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Staying in Wollongong
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Common questions
How far is Wollongong from Canberra?
187 km (116 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Canberra; by road roughly 229 km (142 mi).
How long does it take to get from Canberra to Wollongong by road?
About 3 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Canberra and Wollongong?
No, both are on Australia/Sydney 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.