Distance between Rockhampton and Mackay
The distance from Rockhampton to Mackay is 336 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 7 hours and 4 minutes and goes through Kawana, The Caves, Yaamba, Canoona, Marlborough, Kunwarara and Clairview.
| Shortest distance by air | 284 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 336 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 7 h 4 min |
| Fuel amount | 26.9 L |
| Fuel cost | 44.1 AUD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| -23.37825, 150.51344 | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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1 km, 02 min
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| Rockhampton | 1 km | 02 min | 0.1 L | |
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A1 5 km, 06 min
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| Kawana | 6 km | 08 min | 0.4 L | |
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A1 16 km, 28 min
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| The Caves | 22 km | 36 min | 1.7 L | |
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A1 13 km, 25 min
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| Yaamba | 35 km | 1 h 02 min | 2.7 L | |
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A1 65 km, 1 h 44 min
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| Marlborough | 100 km | 2 h 46 min | 7.2 L | |
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A1 107 km, 2 h 08 min
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| Clairview | 207 km | 4 h 55 min | 16.1 L | |
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A1 19 km, 19 min
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| Flaggy Rock | 226 km | 5 h 15 min | 17.9 L | |
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A1 8 km, 07 min
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| Carmila | 234 km | 5 h 22 min | 18.3 L | |
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A1 16 km, 12 min
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| West Hill | 251 km | 5 h 35 min | 19.7 L | |
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A1 85 km, 1 h 28 min
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| Mackay | 336 km | 7 h 04 min | 26.8 L | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Rockhampton to Mackay?
Fuel cost: 44.1 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 Rockhampton to Mackay?
Driving time: 7 h 4 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 140 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 h 33 min
- 113 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 h 24 min
- 82 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 4 h 5 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Rockhampton to Mackay by land?
The distance between Rockhampton and Mackay is 336 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Rockhampton and Mackay respectively.
How far is Rockhampton to Mackay by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Rockhampton and Mackay 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 Rockhampton and Mackay respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Rockhampton from Mackay 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 Rockhampton to Mackay?
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 Rockhampton and Mackay?
The halfway point between Rockhampton and Mackay is Prospect Hill. It is located about 7 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Prospect Hill to Rockhampton is 161 km and driving will take about 3 h 57 min. The road between Prospect Hill and Mackay has length 175 km and will take approximately 3 h 6 min.
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Where is Rockhampton in relation to Mackay?
Rockhampton is located 284 km south-east of Mackay.
Rockhampton has geographic coordinates: latitude -23.37825, longitude 150.51344.
Mackay has geographic coordinates: latitude -21.14196, longitude 149.18651.
Which highway goes from Rockhampton to Mackay?
The route from Rockhampton to Mackay follows A1.