Driving from Sydney to Geelong
Geelong lies 778 km (483 mi) south-west of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 949 km (590 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sydney | Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 282,809 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 3220 |
Where to book car hire from Sydney to Geelong
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Staying in Geelong
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Common questions
How far is Geelong from Sydney?
778 km (483 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney; by road roughly 949 km (590 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Geelong by car?
About 10 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney 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.