How many hours to drive from Gold Coast to Melbourne REALLY?

Question

We are travelling INLAND (not the pacific hwy) on the Newell Hwy, and are stopping at Forbes for one night.

How long will it take to get from the Gold Coast to Forbes, and then Forbes to Melbourne?? WE know the distance, but need a realistic and reliable TIMEFRAME!!

thanks :-)

Answer 1

when i go brissy to melb i stop at Forbes or wagga depending on how tired i am it is about 12 hours give or take 1-2 to wagga depending on road conditions & time stops along the way & speed you drive

wagga to melb 6-8 hours

Answer 2

use 90k as an average and add 2.5 hrs for stops.

Answer 3

According to Google maps ... about 20 hrs & 53 minutes.

Answer 4

Yeah don't believe the internet - it is really a two hour round trip...

Answer 5

Probably 12 hours to Forbes then another  6 to 8 hours to Melbourne