Day trip from Melbourne to Geelong
Geelong lies 65 km (40 mi) south-west of Melbourne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 65 km (40 mi) apart, Geelong is a realistic day trip from Melbourne: about 1 h 3 min each way by road.
| Melbourne | Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 282,809 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 3220 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Geelong
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Staying in Geelong
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Common questions
How far is Geelong from Melbourne?
65 km (40 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Melbourne; by road roughly 79 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Geelong by road?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Geelong?
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.