Day trip from Sydney to Wollongong
Wollongong lies 68 km (42 mi) south-west of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 68 km (42 mi) apart, Wollongong is a realistic day trip from Sydney: about 1 h 7 min each way by road.
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| Sydney | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 280,153 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 2500–2520 |
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Staying in Wollongong
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Common questions
How far is Wollongong from Sydney?
68 km (42 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney; by road roughly 83 km (52 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Wollongong by road?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney 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 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.