perth to mandurah by car

It’s about 72 km from Perth CBD to Mandurah via the Kwinana Freeway (State Route 2), usually 50–60 minutes off‑peak; in peak hour, add 15–30 minutes. No tolls in WA, so your wallet can relax while the speed limit does the nagging. Easiest route: head south on Kwinana Fwy, follow signs for Mandurah/Mandjoogoordap Drive, then roll straight into town. Fancy a prettier detour? Swing via Rockingham/Safety Bay, but it’ll cost you time, not cash. Fuel for a typical car sipping 7–9 L/100 km is roughly $8–$14 at current prices—about the same as a servo pie you’ll regret. Watch for holiday traffic and roadworks, and you’ll be beachside before your podcast hits the ads.