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Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Melbourne to Brisbane. If you're planning a road trip to Brisbane, you can research locations to stop along the way. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Melbourne
drive for about 2 hours
12:15 pm Whitfield
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:15 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
3:52 pm Wagga Wagga
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:52 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
6:29 pm Young
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Young
drive for about 2 hours
12:00 pm Orange (Australia)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:00 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
4:26 pm Coonabarabran
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Coonabarabran
drive for about 3.5 hours
12:31 pm Armidale
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:31 pm
drive for about 3 hours
4:16 pm Stanthorpe
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:16 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
7:49 pm arrive in Brisbane
eat at Alfred & Constance
day 3 driving ≈ 9 hours
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Your starting point is Melbourne, Victoria.
You can enter an exact street address if you want to get precise directions, but this is optional.
Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Your final destination is Brisbane, Queensland.
You can enter the exact street address of your destination, but this is optional.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Alfred & Constance, which was mentioned 2 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
Want to research more popular restaurants in Brisbane? Click the blue button below.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Brisbane. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Brisbane? (7 answers)
Juliana from Las Vegas asked:
Best things to do in Brisbane for someone who loves the water and outdoors? (6 answers)
Isabella from Florence asked:
Best way to see Brisbane on a budget? (4 answers)
Leah from Los Angeles asked:
Must-sees unique to Brisbane? (2 answers)
Adam from Southampton asked:
Looking for the cheapest place to stay in or 2 hours south of Brisbane (1 answer)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Brisbane.
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Brisbane to Melbourne drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Melbourne to Brisbane. Or get a full Melbourne to Brisbane flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.
And if you know Melbourne well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Melbourne!
