Distance between Bundaberg and Mackay
The distance from Bundaberg to Mackay is 623 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 11 hours and 29 minutes and goes through Rockhampton, Bundaberg North, Oakwood, Benaraby, Calliope, Mount Larcom and Bajool.
Shortest distance by air | 526 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 623 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 11 h 29 min |
Fuel amount | 49.9 L |
Fuel cost | 81.8 AUD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
-24.86533, 152.35167 | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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Bundaberg | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
3 km, 02 min
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Bundaberg North | 3 km | 03 min | 0.1 L | |
3 10 km, 08 min
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Oakwood | 13 km | 11 min | 0.4 L | |
16 155 km, 2 h 30 min
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Benaraby | 168 km | 2 h 42 min | 12.8 L | |
A1 9 km, 09 min
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Calliope | 178 km | 2 h 51 min | 14.1 L | |
A1 31 km, 25 min
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Mount Larcom | 209 km | 3 h 17 min | 16.3 L | |
A1 45 km, 41 min
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Bajool | 253 km | 3 h 58 min | 20.0 L | |
A1 34 km, 27 min
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Rockhampton | 287 km | 4 h 25 min | 22.8 L | |
A1 6 km, 07 min
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Kawana | 294 km | 4 h 33 min | 23.3 L | |
A1 330 km, 6 h 55 min
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Mackay | 623 km | 11 h 29 min | 49.8 L |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Bundaberg to Mackay?
Fuel cost: 81.8 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 623 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.64 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Bundaberg to Mackay?
Driving time: 11 h 29 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 322 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 3 h 34 min
- 183 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 2 h 17 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 1 min
- 5 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 5 min
- 110 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 5 h 29 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Bundaberg to Mackay by land?
The distance between Bundaberg and Mackay is 623 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Bundaberg and Mackay respectively.
How far is Bundaberg to Mackay by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Bundaberg and Mackay is 526 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Bundaberg and Mackay respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Bundaberg from Mackay by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 39 min to cover the distance of 526 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 23 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Bundaberg to Mackay?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 11 min to cover the distance of 526 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 30 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Bundaberg and Mackay?
The halfway point between Bundaberg and Mackay is The Caves. It is located about 2 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from The Caves to Bundaberg is 310 km and driving will take about 5 h 1 min. The road between The Caves and Mackay has length 314 km and will take approximately 6 h 28 min.
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Where is Bundaberg in relation to Mackay?
Bundaberg is located 526 km south-east of Mackay.
Bundaberg has geographic coordinates: latitude -24.86533, longitude 152.35167.
Mackay has geographic coordinates: latitude -21.14196, longitude 149.18651.
Which highway goes from Bundaberg to Mackay?
The route from Bundaberg to Mackay follows A1.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 16: 92 km
- 3: 4 km