TRAVEL TIMES

Travel Times Around Tasmania

Plan your journey the local way

Tasmania may look compact on the map, but our winding coastal roads, mountain passes, and scenic detours mean travel often takes longer than expected and that is part of the experience.

Whether you are planning a full road trip or short day journeys between regions, allowing extra time will help you travel safely, enjoy the landscapes, and make the most of unexpected discoveries along the way.

Accredited Visitor Information Centres across Tasmania can assist with personalised route planning, travel advice, and local insights. Look for the blue-and-yellow italic “i”.

Before You Set Off

Allow extra time

  • Tasmania rewards those who slow down. Build in time for:

  • Scenic lookouts and photo stops

  • Roadside produce stalls and local cafés

  • Short walks, waterfalls, and beaches

  • Changing weather and road conditions

Wildlife awareness

  • Native wildlife is most active around dawn and dusk.

  • Drive cautiously on rural and regional roads

  • Reduce speed where visibility is limited

  • Be especially alert in forested and coastal areas

Seasonal conditions

In winter and shoulder seasons, conditions can change quickly.

  • Snow and ice may affect highland areas such as Cradle Mountain and the Central Highlands

  • Heavy rain can impact roads in remote regions

  • Check conditions before travelling and seek local advice where possible.

Approximate Driving Times

Travel times are indicative only and do not include stops.

Northern and North West Tasmania

  • Launceston to Deloraine – approx. 30 minutes

  • Launceston to Campbell Town – approx. 50 minutes

  • Launceston to Devonport – approx. 1 hour

  • Burnie to Devonport – approx. 30 minutes

  • Burnie to Launceston – approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Burnie to Deloraine – approx. 1 hour

Cradle Mountain and Western Regions

  • Devonport to Cradle Mountain – approx. 1 hour 20 minutes

  • Launceston to Cradle Mountain – approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Burnie to Strahan – approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Devonport to Strahan (via Cradle Mountain) – approx. 3 hours 30 minutes

  • Hobart to Strahan – approx. 4 hours 30 minutes

East Coast

  • Launceston to St Helens (via St Mary’s) – approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

  • Burnie to St Helens – approx. 3 hours 30 minutes

  • Hobart to Coles Bay – approx. 2 hours 45 minutes

  • Hobart to Triabunna – approx. 1 hour 20 minutes

Southern Tasmania

  • Hobart to Huonville – approx. 30 minutes

  • Hobart to Port Arthur – approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Hobart to Campbell Town – approx. 1 hour 40 minutes

  • Devonport to Hobart – approx. 3 hours 40 minutes

  • Burnie to Hobart – approx. 4 hours

Travel with Confidence

Travel times can vary depending on weather, road conditions, and seasonal traffic. For the most up-to-date local advice, including alternative routes, current conditions, and travel tips, speak with staff at an accredited Visitor Information Centre.

Maps, local guides, and personalised travel planning assistance are available at centres across the state.

Safe travels

Take your time, explore often, and enjoy every moment of your journey through Tasmania.

Wishing you safe travels and an unforgettable journey through Tasmania, take your time, explore often, and enjoy every moment.

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