Distance between Cummins and Darwin
The distance from Cummins to Darwin is 3,049 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 37 hours and 11 minutes and goes through Whyalla, Alice Springs, Tumby Bay, Louth Bay, Cowell, Pimba and Wirraminna.
Shortest distance by air | 2,475 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 3,049 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 37 h 11 min |
Fuel amount | 243.9 L |
Fuel cost | 400 AUD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Cummins | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
B90 29 km, 29 min
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Tumby Bay | 29 km | 29 min | 0.5 L | |
B100 157 km, 2 h 57 min
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Cowell | 185 km | 3 h 26 min | 10.9 L | |
B100 71 km, 49 min
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Whyalla | 256 km | 4 h 16 min | 20.5 L | |
B100 A87 236 km, 2 h 56 min
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Pimba | 492 km | 7 h 12 min | 38.7 L | |
A87 49 km, 32 min
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Wirraminna | 541 km | 7 h 45 min | 40.1 L | |
A87 168 km, 1 h 51 min
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Mount Eba | 709 km | 9 h 37 min | 55.5 L | |
A87 162 km, 1 h 49 min
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Coober Pedy | 871 km | 11 h 26 min | 66.3 L | |
A87 682 km, 7 h 56 min
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Alice Springs | 1,553 km | 19 h 23 min | 124.2 L | |
87 1,496 km, 17 h 48 min
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Darwin | 3,049 km | 37 h 11 min | 243.8 L |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Cummins to Darwin?
Fuel cost: 400 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 3,049 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 Cummins to Darwin?
Driving time: 37 h 11 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 2,898 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 32 h 12 min
- 43 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 32 min
- 4 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 3 min
- 19 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 18 min
- 5 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 5 min
- 80 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 3 h 59 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Cummins to Darwin by land?
The distance between Cummins and Darwin is 3,049 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Cummins and Darwin respectively.
How far is Cummins to Darwin by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Cummins and Darwin is 2,475 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 Cummins and Darwin respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Cummins from Darwin by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 h 5 min to cover the distance of 2,475 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 11 h 15 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 Cummins to Darwin?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 10 h 18 min to cover the distance of 2,475 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 11 h 47 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 Cummins and Darwin?
The halfway point between Cummins and Darwin is Mpwetyerre. It is located about 27 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Mpwetyerre to Cummins is 1,551 km and driving will take about 19 h 21 min. The road between Mpwetyerre and Darwin has length 1,498 km and will take approximately 17 h 50 min.
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Where is Cummins in relation to Darwin?
Cummins is located 2,475 km south of Darwin.
Cummins has geographic coordinates: latitude -34.26442, longitude 135.72626.
Darwin has geographic coordinates: latitude -12.46044, longitude 130.84105.
Which highway goes from Cummins to Darwin?
The route from Cummins to Darwin follows 87, A87, 1, B100.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A1: 23 km
- A15: 12 km