Distance between Gumlu and Mackay
The distance from Gumlu to Mackay is 251 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes and goes through Guthalungra, Merinda, Intaburra, Debella, Mrytlevale, Goorganga Plains and Lethebrook.
Shortest distance by air | 210 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 251 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 4 h 48 min |
Fuel amount | 20.1 L |
Fuel cost | 33 AUD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Gumlu | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
A1 17 km, 16 min
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Guthalungra | 17 km | 16 min | 0.9 L | |
A1 38 km, 48 min
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Merinda | 56 km | 1 h 04 min | 4.2 L | |
A1 22 km, 19 min
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Intaburra | 78 km | 1 h 23 min | 5.9 L | |
A1 18 km, 14 min
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Debella | 96 km | 1 h 38 min | 7.3 L | |
A1 20 km, 21 min
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Mrytlevale | 116 km | 1 h 59 min | 8.6 L | |
A1 21 km, 22 min
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Goorganga Plains | 137 km | 2 h 21 min | 10.5 L | |
A1 8 km, 05 min
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Lethebrook | 144 km | 2 h 26 min | 11.3 L | |
A1 37 km, 1 h 08 min
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Pindi Pindi | 182 km | 3 h 35 min | 13.5 L | |
A1 70 km, 1 h 12 min
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Mackay | 251 km | 4 h 48 min | 20.0 L |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Gumlu to Mackay?
Fuel cost: 33 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 251 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 Gumlu to Mackay?
Driving time: 4 h 48 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 151 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 h 40 min
- 48 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 35 min
- 3 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 2 min
- 50 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 2 h 28 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Gumlu to Mackay by land?
The distance between Gumlu and Mackay is 251 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Gumlu and Mackay respectively.
How far is Gumlu to Mackay by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Gumlu and Mackay is 210 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 Gumlu and Mackay respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Gumlu from Mackay by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 15 min to cover the distance of 210 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 57 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 Gumlu to Mackay?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 52 min to cover the distance of 210 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 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 Gumlu and Mackay?
The halfway point between Gumlu and Mackay is Mrytlevale. It is located about 9 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Mrytlevale to Gumlu is 116 km and driving will take about 1 h 59 min. The road between Mrytlevale and Mackay has length 135 km and will take approximately 2 h 49 min.
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Where is Gumlu in relation to Mackay?
Gumlu is located 210 km north-west of Mackay.
Gumlu has geographic coordinates: latitude -19.87699, longitude 147.68942.
Mackay has geographic coordinates: latitude -21.14196, longitude 149.18651.
Which highway goes from Gumlu to Mackay?
The route from Gumlu to Mackay follows A1.