brisbane to townsville km

Brisbane to Townsville is about 1,350 km by road via the Bruce Highway (A1), give or take the odd pie stop.

That’s roughly 15–16 hours of driving without faffing about, which you absolutely shouldn’t—fatigue isn’t heroic.

The straight-line distance is around 1,100 km, but unless your car sprouts wings, it’s the long coastal slog for you.

Expect roadworks, caravans doing grandad pace, and scenery that upgrades from pineapple fields to reef-town vibes; check live conditions before you set off.