Driving from Ballarat to Bendigo
Bendigo lies 98 km (61 mi) north-east of Ballarat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 119 km (74 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ballarat | Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 111,973 | 103,034 |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 3350–3353 | 3550–3552 |
Where to book car hire from Ballarat to Bendigo
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Staying in Bendigo
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Common questions
How far is Bendigo from Ballarat?
98 km (61 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ballarat; by road roughly 119 km (74 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Bendigo by car?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ballarat and Bendigo?
No, both are on Australia/Melbourne 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.