Distance between Mackay and Rockhampton
The distance from Mackay to Rockhampton is 336 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 6 hours and 57 minutes and goes through Paget, Sandy Creek, Jilalan, Yukan, Koumala, Mount Christian and Ilbilbie.
| Shortest distance by air | 284 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 336 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 6 h 57 min |
| Fuel amount | 26.9 L |
| Fuel cost | 44 AUD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Mackay | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A1 6 km, 10 min
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| Paget | 6 km | 10 min | 0.2 L | |
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A1 12 km, 24 min
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| Sandy Creek | 18 km | 34 min | 1.2 L | |
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A1 21 km, 18 min
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| Jilalan | 38 km | 53 min | 3.0 L | |
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A1 9 km, 06 min
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| Yukan | 47 km | 59 min | 3.1 L | |
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A1 11 km, 08 min
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| Koumala | 58 km | 1 h 08 min | 4.5 L | |
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A1 6 km, 05 min
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| Mount Christian | 64 km | 1 h 13 min | 4.8 L | |
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A1 10 km, 07 min
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| Ilbilbie | 74 km | 1 h 21 min | 5.4 L | |
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A1 11 km, 08 min
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| West Hill | 85 km | 1 h 30 min | 6.4 L | |
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A1 249 km, 5 h 24 min
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| Rockhampton | 334 km | 6 h 54 min | 26.6 L | |
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2 km, 02 min
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| -23.37825, 150.51344 | 336 km | 6 h 57 min | 26.9 L | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Mackay to Rockhampton?
Fuel cost: 44 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 336 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 Mackay to Rockhampton?
Driving time: 6 h 57 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 141 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 h 33 min
- 110 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 h 22 min
- 5 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 4 min
- 1 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 1 min
- 79 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 3 h 55 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Mackay to Rockhampton by land?
The distance between Mackay and Rockhampton is 336 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Mackay and Rockhampton respectively.
How far is Mackay to Rockhampton by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Mackay and Rockhampton is 284 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 Mackay and Rockhampton respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Mackay from Rockhampton by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 21 min to cover the distance of 284 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 17 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 Mackay to Rockhampton?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 11 min to cover the distance of 284 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 21 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 Mackay and Rockhampton?
The halfway point between Mackay and Rockhampton is Prospect Hill. It is located about 7 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Prospect Hill to Mackay is 175 km and driving will take about 3 h 7 min. The road between Prospect Hill and Rockhampton has length 161 km and will take approximately 3 h 50 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Mackay in relation to Rockhampton?
Mackay is located 284 km north-west of Rockhampton.
Mackay has geographic coordinates: latitude -21.14196, longitude 149.18651.
Rockhampton has geographic coordinates: latitude -23.37825, longitude 150.51344.
Which highway goes from Mackay to Rockhampton?
The route from Mackay to Rockhampton follows A1.