Driving from Toowoomba to Townsville
Townsville lies 1,061 km (659 mi) north-west of Toowoomba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 1,294 km (804 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Toowoomba | Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 142,163 | 201,313 |
| Elevation | 599 m (1,965 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Postal codes | 4350 | 4810 |
Where to book car hire from Toowoomba to Townsville
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Common questions
How far is Townsville from Toowoomba?
1,061 km (659 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Toowoomba; by road roughly 1,294 km (804 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toowoomba to Townsville by car?
About 14 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toowoomba and Townsville?
No, both are on Australia/Brisbane 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.