Drive distance & time

Magnetic Island → Outback Queensland

~786 km · 9 h 49 m driving

Quick numbers

Road distance
786 km
Drive time (no stops)
9 h 49 m
Average speed
80 km/h
Fuel (caravan tow)
~71 L · $138

Drive time and distance from OSRM using OpenStreetMap road data. Fuel estimate assumes 9 L/100 km (a typical 4WD with caravan) at $1.95/L regional unleaded — your actual cost will vary with vehicle, load, and driving style.

Plan an overnight stop

At 9 h 49 m, this is a long single day — most travellers split it across two days. Pick a destination roughly halfway from the list below, or scan the caravan parks within 30 km of either end.

Stops along the way

Townsville
Townsville
North Queensland

Caravan parks along the route

Coral Coast Tourist Park
Coral Coast Tourist Park
Mount Saint John
Discovery Parks - Townsville
Discovery Parks - Townsville
Wulguru

Tours either end

Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate
Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate
★ 5.0 · from AUD $189
Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
★ 5.0 · from AUD $120
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef
★ 5.0 · from AUD $715
Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch
Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch
★ 5.0 · from AUD $209
Brisbane Bus Tour: Max 10 people | Half Day | Morning tea inc.
Brisbane Bus Tour: Max 10 people | Half Day | Morning tea inc.
★ 5.0 · from AUD $125
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group
★ 5.0 · from AUD $189

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