Road trips from Sydney
5 road trips that start in or near Sydney, from 2 to 9 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Coast & island drives
Grand Pacific Drive: Sydney to Kiama
Things to do in…
Hunter Valley to Port Macquarie
Mountains & lakes
Blue Mountains and the Central West
Classic American drives
Sydney to Melbourne: the Princes coast out, the Hume home
Coast & island drives
Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Pacific Drive: Sydney to Kiama | 2 | 138 km | 1 h 30 min | 9 |
| Hunter Valley to Port Macquarie | 4 | 505 km | 5 h 31 min | 12 |
| Blue Mountains and the Central West | 5 | 459 km | 5 h 00 min | 11 |
| Sydney to Melbourne: the Princes coast out, the Hume home | 6 | 1,669 km | 18 h 11 min | 11 |
| Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways | 9 | 2,626 km | 28 h 38 min | 11 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Sydney?
Popular routes starting in or near Sydney: Grand Pacific Drive: Sydney to Kiama, Hunter Valley to Port Macquarie, Blue Mountains and the Central West, Sydney to Melbourne: the Princes coast out, the Hume home and Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways.
Is there a short road trip from Sydney?
The shortest is Grand Pacific Drive: Sydney to Kiama: 2 days, about 138 km.
What is the longest road trip from Sydney?
The longest is Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways: 9 days, about 2,626 km with 11 stops.