Distance from Canberra to Central Coast
291km
1 h 6 min✈ by plane
4 h 51 min🚗 by car
6 h 19 min🚌 by bus
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will descend 556 metres: Central Coast sits at 16 m.
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Central Coast16 mFrequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Canberra to Central Coast?
It is 291 km in a straight line from Canberra to Central Coast. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Central Coast?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 6 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Canberra to Central Coast?
Around 4 h 51 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.