🛣️ Travel Times Around Tasmania
Plan your journey – the local way.
Tasmania might look small on the map, but our scenic roads, winding coastlines, and mountain passes mean that travel often takes longer than expected. That’s part of the charm! Whether you're chasing waterfalls, beaches, or heritage towns, this guide gives you approximate driving times between key destinations to help you plan your perfect route.
🚗 Travel tip: Always allow extra time for photo stops, roadside produce stalls, and spontaneous discoveries!
🦘 Wildlife safety: Tasmania’s native animals are most active around dawn and dusk. Drive cautiously, especially on rural roads, and watch for wildlife.
🍂 Seasonal note: In winter, snow and icy conditions may affect travel in highland areas like Cradle Mountain or the Central Highlands — check road conditions before heading out.
Need help mapping it all out? Visit one of our accredited Visitor Information Centres, look for the yellow italic ‘i’.
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🛣️ Travel Times Around Tasmania
Plan your journey with confidence.
Tasmania may look compact, but it’s packed with winding scenic routes, wild landscapes, and charming detours, which means travel times can vary more than you might expect. Whether you’re road-tripping from coast to coast or planning day trips between regions, use this quick reference guide to help you estimate driving times between key destinations.
Our accredited Visitor Information Centres can also help you plan the best routes and stops along the way — just look for the yellow italic ‘i’.
+ REGIONAL TRAVEL TIMES (PDF)
🚗*Launceston to Stanley - 2 hours 45 mins 🚗*Devonport to Stanley - 1 hour 35 mins
🚗*Launceston to Deloraine - 30 mins 🚗*Devonport to Launceston - 1 hour
🚗*Launceston to Cradle Mountain - 2 hours 30 mins 🚗*Devonport to Cradle Mountain - 1 hour 20 mins
🚗*Launceston to Campbell Town - 50 mins 🚗*Devonport to Campbell Town - 1 hour 40 mins
🚗*Launceston to Hobart - 2 hours 30 mins 🚗*Devonport to Hobart - 3 hours 40 mins
🚗*Launceston to St Helens via St Mary's - 2 hours 20 mins 🚗*Devonport to Strahan (via Cradle Mt) - 3 hours 30 mins
🚗*Hobart to Huonville - 30 minutes 🚗*Devonport to St Helens - 3 hours to St Helens - 3 hours
🚗*Hobart to Port Arthur - 1 hour 30 minutes🚗*Burnie to Devonport - 30 mins
🚗*Hobart to Campbell Town -1 hour 40 minutes🚗* Burnie to Deloraine - 1 hour
🚗*Hobart to Triabunna -1 hour 20 minutes🚗 *Burnie to Launceston - 1 hour 30 mins
*🚗Hobart to Strahan - 4 hours 30 minutes🚗 *Burnie to Campbell Town - 2 hours
🚗*Hobart to Coles Bay - 2 hours 45 minutes🚗 *Burnie to Hobart - 4 hours
🚗*Burnie to Strahan - 2 hours 30 mins 🚗*Burnie to St Helens - 3 hours 30 mins
Wishing you safe travels and an unforgettable journey through Tasmania — take your time, explore often, and enjoy every moment.